Peter Mathews (Dublin South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Technical Group, People Before Profit and the socialist Members for allowing us, the other Deputies loosely referred to as the Reform Alliance-Independent Members, to support this motion. It is a superbly clear, concrete motion, as Deputy Healy said. That is what I like - it is ordinary English that says ordinary things to which we can commit. Having been educated by the Jesuits, I suggest the Minister might avoid the temptation to use Jesuitical language. Let us talk clearly. The motion is clear and snappy. My colleagues and I support all the people in the post offices around the country. I am proud to say there is a post office near where I live on The Rise in Mount Merrion and it is a superb institution. I would hate to see anything that would undermine it.

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