Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)

The situation is a difficult one and we have a job to do. I hope the Bill's provisions are fair. I do not agree with some of its measures. In four years time, we will say "Goodbye" to the IMF at Dublin Airport and the country will be economically sovereign again. I will support the Bill. The new poor and those who cannot afford to pay must be protected. This situation evolved because of light touch regulation and bankers have got away scot free.

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