Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

While I have not been a Member for a long time, for the people who may be looking at us, the one thing I would say is that there is no shame in not knowing something. Every Deputy needs clarification. I ask the House to agree to postpone the debate for the time being until we get the facts and figures for the benefit of everyone here and for the benefit of the country. Let us not be over and back towards each other but let us get the clarification that is required. Let us not try to defend the indefensible as has happened down through the years to the detriment of this country. Let us do it a new way and just listen to the people for once.

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