James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is, perhaps because the numbers dictate it as such. However, we welcome the Bill. There are a large number of Labour Party Bills and motions being brought before the House now and I often wonder why they were not brought forward in those five years when the numbers were different and the party was in a position to have more effect. However, it is better late than never.

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