Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

This is part of the problem we have, a Cheann Comhairle. The Government is completely intolerant of any criticism, of any debate about its measures. Its members believe it is invincible. I can tell them this much - it is not invincible. I am standing here on this side of the House with a mandate to represent people and to question the Government's budget. I will do so based on facts and based on fairness, so please show a little respect, not to me but to the people I represent, and listen to what I have to say.

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