Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes, it was. The other day the two Ministers had to get out to the media to communicate the Government’s message. I must take my hat off to them as they have been very good at it. Is this House the pre-eminent representative body? Does it deserve respect such that Members such as the Minister for Finance would remain here for the debate on the Budget Statement? I believe it does.

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