Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

That is the result of the policies of the Government. I know it hurts, but it needs to be said. Past taoisigh said we needed to fight for our freedom, but they also stressed the need for economic freedom. It is a pity that under this Government we have lost our freedom for the coming years as a result of the activities in the past 13 years of governments led by the party of which Senator Butler is a member.