I have and, to be honest, the Minister is fairly good at cutting in himself. We will continue from here.

Teachta Ó Broin, le do thoil. Lean ar aghaidh, a Aire.

A Theachta, sin uilig.

Sin uilig.

Now we are having a conversation. I think we will move on.

We will move on to the next question. Go raibh maith agaibh go léir.

The Deputy will have an opportunity in a minute.

Deputy Stanton would also like to comment.

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