Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I hate to disagree with the Chair, but I must also tell you that when an issue is brought to the attention of a Deputy, that Deputy's job is to bring it to the forces or the powers that be in order to have it resolved such that he or she can then take responsibility in any way possible. I have informed you, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, insofar as I can. I am now available to hear a response from you as to what you can allow-----

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