Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I also object to this proceeding without debate. As Deputy Kelleher has acknowledged, the committees have individually scrutinised their respective Estimates. However, it is important that the Dáil as a full body should have space to consider each and every one of them. In many cases the Tánaiste's commitment to accountability could be drawn into question. Certainly this is one pretty spectacular example of a lack of accountability.

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