Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

This goes to the heart of reform of the House. The Government is falling short yet again on a commitment to make this institution meaningful and relevant. It is the last place in the country to be briefed on anything by it. It has no time for this place. I have no doubt that between now and the general election its whole strategy will be to shut down the House as often as it possibly can.

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