Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It will not take me more than five seconds to respond to what I have heard. The fact is we have not received answers or logical explanations. Members will have heard of the wonderful character the Wizard of Oz. The Wizard of Ozone has left the House. We intend to push the motion to a vote. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice was right when he said there had been times when the Government had lost votes on motions in this House and nothing had happened. I do not want to anticipate the outcome of the vote, but I hope we will win it when it takes place next week. I am sure the Citizens Information Board comprises estimable individuals and that it is a very important organisation, but if we win the vote, we will take it very badly if evidence emerges that the board is to flout the declared will of the people's parliament. That is something we will not accept. I want the Minister of State to take that message back to his colleague.

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