Peter Mathews (Dublin South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

It is obvious from the contributions that have been made and the questions that have been raised that this is a key issue in Irish society at the moment. As Deputy Martin said, this process has been going on for six years. I agree with Deputy Creighton that we have now reached the crunch time. As the leader of the country, the Taoiseach should not suggest that the Government says this or thinks that.

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