Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I would not describe myself as a poodle or any other type of dog. I like dogs and am of the view that we should encourage people to keep pets because the latter brighten their lives and give them other interests.

The only country Deputy Finian McGrath and some of his colleagues ever pillory for its conduct is the United States.

I would love to see him, Deputy Mick Wallace and perhaps Deputy Clare Daly jumping up in a similar manner to address issues involving the violation of fundamental rights by Russia or in Iran, Iraq and a whole range of other countries.

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