Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We decided not to raise the issue because we did not want to say anything that would cast a shadow over proceedings, but I agree, in particular with what the two previous Teachtaí have said. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh made representations on the matter last Thursday and preparations should have been made. We were engaged with the people who run this institution all day yesterday and all day today. We offered the use of our party room, which could accommodate up to 30 people, and I am sure other parties would do exactly the same. It is an especially historic and important moment of which the people at the gate should be a part. I urge that we would do that and a brief adjournment of 20 minutes would facilitate that.

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