Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I try to focus on it, but when there are outbursts from different parts of the building, it is important to note the fact on the record. There is no room for that in a parliamentary democracy. I think the Ceann Comhairle would be the first to agree with me.

This Bill, as I have said, is the brainchild of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. It was very dear to him before he entered the Government, and during the talks he was pretty strong on it. In fact, I supported him on a lot of the ideas and intentions. However, it seems to be a bit of a dog's dinner now. We have a board which is going to consist of 14, 15, 16 or 17 people.

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