David Cullinane (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Under any section, one can repeat arguments which were made already. With respect, I am speaking to the section. As I stated already, if the Acting Chairman was listening, I will not repeat the arguments. I am simply stating my party's core opposition to it.

I must put on record some of the accusations that were made about a former Minister in the Assembly, Mr. Connor Murphy, MP, MLA. The person who was in the House is now not here. I am sure Mr. Murphy is well able to speak for himself but what I can say is that, as the Minister of State, Deputy O'Dowd, will be aware, there were serious issues in regard to the board that was set up in the North by that Minister and then disbanded by him for very good reasons. The Minister of State will also be aware that what my party did in the North, collectively, with other political parties, is to prevent the introduction of water charges. That will continue to be my party's position in the North so that people do not have to pay water charges.