Clare Daly (Dublin North, United Left) | Oireachtas source

The brazenness on the part of the Labour Party in its attempt to address this indefensible appointment as some sort of a crusade for gender equality takes the biscuit. It is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard in this House, and that is up against some pretty stiff competition.

I do not generally agree with the having of motions of no confidence. They should only be tabled in exceptional circumstances. I want to put on the record that I do not view the Tánaiste any differently to any of the other members of the Government. I have no confidence in any of them and, therefore, would not single out the Tánaiste.

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