Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is fair to say that all of us across the House want to see this dispute resolved. It is unconscionable that we would have a further escalation in this dispute. It is clear that relationships have been strained and are very damaged. I appeal to all concerned to re-engage in a calm-headed way. Rostering must be resolved but either party digging in and being intemperate or immovable on this matter will assist absolutely nobody. I agree with the Taoiseach that in the final analysis it is the public who have a right to feel safe in their homes, on their streets and in their communities and who are most concerned by all of this and who must loom large for one and all.

I thank the Taoiseach for his response but could he be a bit more concrete on the proposed actions by the Minister and by Government to encourage, facilitate and ensure the kind of constructive, clear-headed engagement we all desire to see?

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