Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

It is not a conflict of interest. That is why I always declare my interest. The Ceann Comhairle knows that I always say if I have an interest in something and I am always very straight about it. There are solutions to this problem. I would like to see the Government do more, work on this issue and listen to Deputies from all sides when they are making suggestions. This is an enormous problem and unless there is real Government action, it will get a lot worse before it gets better.

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