Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Sinn Féin refused to take seats in Westminster at any point during negotiations on a deal, when its votes might have been crucial to avoiding a hard Brexit. Even now, Sinn Féin seeks to weaken this country's voice internationally at a time issues with the protocol and the future of the Northern Ireland Assembly are in the balance. That does not even start on the economic wreckage that its policies would produce in the country if it ever had to implement them. Sinn Féin is like the man on the sidelines, loudly pointing out every flaw and error to all who will listen, but when the time comes to tog out on the field, it is nowhere to be found. We know the meaning of integrity and probity on this side of the House. Sinn Féin is known for turning its back when the going gets tough and hoping that no one will notice. We have noticed and we continue to tackle Covid-19 as we deal with international challenges and articulate Ireland's voice in global affairs. I am proud to support a true statesman like Simon Coveney. I have full confidence that he has the interests of this country at heart.

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