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

I wish to say this as it is very important. There is absolutely no reason for the Attorney General to be subject to any criticism. She cannot answer for herself in the House, as she is not a Member. I know that she works extraordinary hours because there are occasions when she and I speak to each other on the telephone at 6 a.m. about issues and legislation. On this issue we had not had a conversation. I was not aware of the concerns which had arisen any sooner than Monday evening and cannot add any more to this.

Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked another question and if I am given leeway, perhaps he might come back in and we will get to it.

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