Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Ceann Comhairle) | Oireachtas source

We will seek advice. I wish to make a comment before I call Deputy Howlin because I have to step out at half past. I have the height of regard for Deputy McGrath and I particularly respect the enthusiasm and vigour he has for the issues he raises but his criticism of the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, was a little unfair - very unfair, maybe - and personalised.

When Ministers and Ministers of State come in here to advocate legislation, they do so as part of their shared collective responsibility for what they are doing. Deputy McGrath is a fair man and I do not think it is fair to personalise this at the Minister of State. I call Deputy Howlin.

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