Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I did not interrupt anybody over there. The party is noted for its absence more than its presence. Deputy Martin's attack on Oireachtas committee chairmen is disgraceful and should be withdrawn. He correctly pointed out that some committees are properly chaired by members of different parties, but the Deputy is being partisan in his treatment of committee chairmen who do not have his sanction. Seeing them as less worthy, less hard-working and less focused or democratic in making Ministers accountable is absolute rubbish, and I refute that view absolutely. The Deputy can throw many low blows. Perhaps there is a history there that we do not know.

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