Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is part of the matter under consideration. That is why I was particularly anxious for the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, to be here to respond to the questions allegedly raised with her by Senator Kelly.It would be preferable for a member of the Labour Party to stay within the Labour Party and fight for services instead of opting out, taking the easy option and fighting from the sidelines. He or she could fight from within the parliamentary party and try to get the results the people of Roscommon want.