Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will not change my mind. When it became obvious that there were no other speakers, I asked who was the next speaker on the following item of business. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport has come to the Chamber to deal with the next business and we should deal with it now because otherwise we will delay him. I do not mind if Deputies wish to delay the Minister all day. It is unfortunate that no further speakers were available before the Minister spoke, but I cannot change the position. I am sure we will have statements on the matter at another time.

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