Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I welcome the fact that Deputy Kenny's finance spokesperson availed of the briefing session yesterday. It is unfortunate that the tone and content of what he had to say today comes away from what has been a responsible approach that everyone has taken recognising the situation that Ireland, as a country, will face. I will not reciprocate in the same way, although I would have good reason to do so.

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