Outrage will not solve any problem.

What the Government will do, just as the previous Government did-----

-----is to ensure our action plan is implemented and will continue to deliver reform.

He did not make a submission to the public consultation.

That is why we are bringing in a transparency code.

We are introducing a transparency code.

That is not possible.

Is it Sinn Féin policy to cap them?

And the Deputy paid a 34% increase?

Did the Deputy pay any more?

Mr. Angry.

What were the companies' profits in 2020, 2021 and 2022?

Not agreed.

Níl.

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