Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Bill that passed in 1989 passed because it was explained thoroughly what the Members of the House were voting for and it was done in the right way. This Bill before us is putting in no limits or restrictions and what things the Government is hinting at. It is an open book. The people of Ireland do not trust those in the Government enough to give them an open book, and that is what it is asking for in this debate. It is not explaining fully what the Bill will mean for all of the different areas and it is limiting it to certain things. The Minister said she would not put in wording that would cover everything. That is wrong. The Government should put before the people what it is at because they do not trust what the Government is at, and we do not trust it either. I cannot vote for this Bill because I do not trust the Government and the people of Ireland do not trust it.

I will say it again: people are entitled to free speech and to express their opinions.

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