Independent TD for Wexford Verona Murphy told the Dail that if one child in her constituency became homeless because of the decision to lift the eviction ban, she would sit the child in the Ceann Comhairle's lap.
Independent TD Verona Murphy came close to tears in the Dáil on Thursday as she lambasted the Government over its decision to end the eviction ban.
READ MORE: Independent TDs warn their support is not guaranteed for confidence motion after eviction ban. She said: “I want to voice my displeasure at again having to sit here through a mockery of what has happened.“I have a headache from listening to rubbish. There is no solution among any of ye. All ye want to do is bicker and blame somebody else. All of these things are in your control.
“I want an answer as to why the Minister would insult my intelligence and that of the developers who are trying to help people in this country.”
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