Gary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

Like all grubby little deals, this deal was done behind closed doors and we may never know the details. The Tánaiste made a commitment in this Chamber. Both he and the Taoiseach gave solemn commitments that they would work across the Chamber, collaboratively, in respect of any Dáil reform. That very clearly lies in tatters. Who can forget other promises? The previous Government promised that 40,000 homes would be built before the election. It promised to enact the occupied territories Bill before the election. Those promises are all gone and nothing was delivered. I will not use the word "lies" but it is hard to say otherwise.

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