Should we sack the lot of them for absenteeism?

CONSIDERING that the Government has 90 deputies at its disposal, why were only 11 available last Friday?

Should we sack the lot of them for absenteeism?
Thu, 19 Jun, 2003 - 01:00

Where were the rest of them? What was so important that it superseded the business of the Dáil?

If I didn't turn up to work I would be reprimanded. If I didn't have a sick note or prior approval I would be docked pay. If I continually skived off work I would be sacked.

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