Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

We were not exposed to all noise levels because of the ruling made by the Chair which might have been right. I do not want to prolong the debate. I respect the Minister's view. He is transposing a directive of the European Union and has made the case clearly. I also heard Senator Reilly's comments. There is a time in politics when we must call a vote on an issue. It is not good enough to come here and just accept that somehow we will be defeated. We do not have to be, but if we are, so be it. We should remember that there are people listening. The media are listening and this debate will be reported on in the national press. There are two or three people in the Visitors Gallery.