Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

They are good at attacking, which is what they do. However, our message to Sinn Féin is a very simple one. It had its chance to influence the Government when it really mattered. The opportunity was there but Sinn Féin bottled it. The party is the classic hurler on the ditch. It is full of opinions and wisdom but when the opportunity comes to don the jersey, take to the field of play and take on some responsibility whether at Westminster, Stormont or in the House, it runs for the hills.

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