Barry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

As we all know, Deputy Ferris, that does not serve the McCabes or the whistleblowers well. That does not set the terms of reference. That does not get to the truth. That does not pave the way for the criminal implications that may arise out of a public tribunal of inquiry. However, it gets Sinn Féin what it wants. It gets Sinn Féin to bring down a Government, as it is doing in the North, when it partakes in the setting up of none.

As to Fianna Fail's perspective, have we been impressed with the handling of this issue by the Government? No.

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