Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am very pleased to join the debate on behalf of the Tánaiste, who is at another event during this part of the debate. I thank Deputies for their valuable contributions. I acknowledge that many people have been very consistent on this issue over many years, as Fianna Fáil has and this Government has. I welcome the recognition of former Fianna Fáil Deputy, Minister and international statesman Frank Aiken in the motion. That is welcome. However, there has also been some crazy stuff said in this debate today. Deputy Michael Collins accused the Government of stoking up unrest. Deputy Mattie McGrath mentioned something about sending out bombs. Deputy Cronin, I think, described the EU as a thoughtless and godforsaken institution.

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