Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is not a disgraceful answer. I said I would deal with some of the matters raised in the second part of my contribution. I have had to deal with the overall picture as well. I listened attentively to the Deputy's comments about what is happening in Carlow and again I say that I sympathise with the plight. This was only brought to my attention this afternoon and I tried to get as much information as I could in the limited amount of time available. I am prepared to take on board what has been said by the Deputy and relate those concerns to the powers that be. The Deputy's contribution is fair but the accusations against me-----

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