Barry Andrews (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)

We have had an extraordinary downturn in our economy and in the global economy and must accept we are in a difficult position. It is not a case of people running for cover or of people avoiding responsibility. We must show we have the confidence to govern and that we will make the tough decisions. That will serve not our short-term interest, but the best interest of people in Ireland.

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