Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I respect what the Minister of State says because of his obligations under the Order of the House as ruled by the Dáil yesterday, but I do not respect the manner in which the Government has brought the legislation to the Dáil and the manner in which it seeks to ram it down our throats. It shows absolute and total disregard for Members on this side of the House and many Members of the Government. We have the privilege and honour of representing those who gave us the right to represent them, and the Government is bringing forward significant legislation with total disregard for our right to question and scrutinise it so the public can be satisfied that the Government's efforts are well meant.

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