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

What went on in respect of the Department of Foreign Affairs event was the wrong thing to do. Those involved are public servants involved have given long service to this State. They have admitted they were wrong and have apologised for one minute's breach of the social guidance. It pales into insignificance by comparison with what Sinn Féin organised. That is the bottom line. That is what I am saying and that is all I have to say about it. I am not revisiting the issue any more. I ask Deputy Doherty not to be so hypocritical in his response.

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