Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)

As a point of order, the Minister is making accusations against somebody who cannot defend themselves. It was the Taoiseach who made that accusation and I will not accept the Minister calling me a thug or my behaviour thuggish while he protects and defends the situation where Israeli war bonds are here. I will not stand and allow the Minister to suggest that I am thuggish in that manner because we know what this is all about. This is far too important and I will not allow him to characterise my behaviour or standing up for what I believe in that way.

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