Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail)

I do not believe the Leader intended any offence by it and I respectfully ask him to withdraw the remark. It might have been made in the heat of battle, which is fair enough, but I do not believe he meant it. I respectfully ask that the remark be withdrawn so that we can proceed with the business of the House as normal today. We have had quite a charged Order of Business and sometimes statements and comments are made that are not really meant. I respectfully ask the Leader to withdraw the remark so that we can proceed with the orderly business of the House today.