Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The only thing that is certain is that when we bring it forward Deputy Doherty will oppose it. He will condemn whatever proposal the Government brings forward and will say it is not enough and should have been done more quickly. The only thing that is certain in any decision the Government brings forward is that the Deputy will stand up, along with Sinn Féin, and will oppose it, as they do with nearly everything. That is what is certain. The Government has said it will make a decision on this matter. I am aware that other leaders have said it will be done by the end of the year. We are aware that we have an obligation to fulfil and we will do that. When we make that decision we will deal with the matters relating to the taxation and level of the payment. Regardless of what decision the Government makes, Sinn Féin will oppose it.

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