Mattie McGrath urges formation of government to tackle crisis
Mattie McGrath warned that the current lack of a fully formed government prevents an effective response to a serious issue. He said the government is only in an acting capacity and urged that it be formed promptly so ministers can focus and act.
Call to form government
He argued the vehicle to respond is effectively present and that it is about time the government was formed rather than remaining in a period of flux.
Acting capacity critique
He observed that while there is a government, it is only in acting capacity, which he said limits the ability to respond decisively.
Need for a response vehicle
He said a response and a vehicle to be able to respond are needed, stressing that the mechanism to act must be used without delay.
Urgency and focus
He urged that minds be focused because this is a serious issue and that forming the government would allow attention and action to follow.
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We had the discussion this morning, as you said, I think we do need a response, we need a vehicle to be able to respond, but the vehicle is really here, and it's about time I think we got on and formed the government, and not to have this period of flux that there's no real government, we have the government but they're only in acting capacity, I think we need to focus minds, because this is a serious issue.
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