Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

For 30-odd years, Sinn Féin opposed the European Union. One of the most progressive things we did in this country and Sinn Féin opposed it in referendum after referendum. When Brexit comes along, it does a massive U-turn and says it is all for the European Union. For 30-odd years, it railed against the European Union and it is still a reluctant participant, if the truth be told, in terms of the European Union agenda.

Deputy Kelly raised several issues. There has to be a focus on young people in terms of housing. The Deputy was a member of the Government that welcomed in the investment funds at the time.

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