Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Ó Caoláin is probably tiring of being complimented and told how wonderful he is. Nevertheless, I compliment him on his work and on his enthusiasm as Chairman of the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality. I also thank the Minister for being here tonight for this debate. As I have criticised her in the past when she did not come to the House for other debates, it is only fair that I should commend her when she does so. The Minister was here late last night, early this morning for Leaders' Questions and the Order of Business and she also dealt this afternoon with the legislation relating to sex workers. It is no fun for any of us, or the staff, to be here at 7 p.m. on a Thursday evening. As for the Ceann Comhairle, he probably has nothing better to do.

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