Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Ó Broin is entering a very dangerous phase of Kellyanne Conway-style alternative facts. That damages public debate and informed opinion. I can only imagine what the Deputy's reaction would be if the Government did exactly the same thing and undermined official verified facts from the independent national statistical agency and instead decided to cherry-pick unverified claims from a private firm that suited our narrative.

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