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"Mr President, I think the outcome of this vote is the best all round because it allows for more consideration to be given to a very complex subject on which there are many different views. On behalf of the Fine Gael members of the PPE-DE Group, we supported Amendment 9 and we abstained on the votes on the opt-out because Ireland does not use the opt-out, nor does it intend to.
On the issue of Sundays and a day of rest, I do hanker back to those lovely days and therefore supported the idea, mainly to raise the debate. I know the vote was lost, but perhaps we could reflect on the need for a little time out.
I would like to amend my vote on Amendments 13 and 14 – it should have been a minus not a plus.
Could I suggest that Members of this House obey the rules we are trying to impose on everyone else? We have absolutely no regard for family life or working hours. We work relentlessly – I am not so sure if it is always effectively, but we are at it night and day – so if we are imposing these rules on others, maybe we should adopt them ourselves."@en1
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