Voices In The House

Regarding the debate on the Criminal Justice Bill, would the Taoiseach mind if the Labour Party gave me their talking time today…

Regarding the debate on the Criminal Justice Bill, would the Taoiseach mind if the Labour Party gave me their talking time today, since, it seems, they have a lot to talk about among themselves?

- Mr Joe Higgins (Socialist Party)

Not as much as when you were with us.

- Mr Michael D. Higgins (Labour)

It was easier to get a passport than a medical card.

- Mr Jim Higgins (FG) on the passports-for-sale scheme.

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