Rónán Mullen (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his response. I am all in favour of the apple pie as well, but it is the little bit of poison in it that would worry me. We must remember that the present day distrust that cuts across society is not just because of the cranks and opportunists, although they are there; it is also about the elites who are blinded by elitist globalist ideals who consistently cancel discussion of real problems facing real people. When Facebook or Meta can get an appointment with the Taoiseach in 24 hours with a limited public record of the ask, we realise the need for full transparency. This is not gimmickry. In recent months our Parliament has seen a vast range of unsettling legislation, challenging what until now were seen to be clear democratic principles. We must wake up. There has been enough of the decision-making by elites behind closed doors. That must not be smuggled in through this otherwise laudable initiative.