Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

On a point of order, while I disagree with Deputy Wallace's view on once-off housing, the point he was making concerned the lack of public transport provision in many areas and the associated difficulties for people in getting where they want to go. Second, I have had my name down to speak on the Bill for a long time, as do other Deputies. We are waiting our turn. When the Minister was in opposition, he was entitled to speak on any legislation that came before the House. Just because he is now a member of the Government, he should not be trying to block others from having their say.

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