Richard O'Donoghue (Limerick County, Independent Ireland Party) | Oireachtas source

The Ceann Comhairle, in the position she is in at the moment, is pulling us for something she was well able to do in the past. That is a point of humour, rather than a criticism. I support any Bill that will help people in this respect. I suggest to the Minister of State that I would like to open up negotiations for people outside the current criteria. This would allow us to move forward, look out for people regardless of their age and work with those who are over or under the current age.

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