Michael Kitt (Galway East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Before calling Deputy Donnelly, I wish to state that I am not up to speed in respect of every interview that has been given or article that has been written. Members have absolute privilege and, while I have no desire to close down any part of the debate, they also have a responsibility not to name or identify any person where the reference might be perceived as casting an adverse reflection on the good name of that individual. People who are named in this Chamber are defenceless in the face of any remarks made about them.

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