Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes. These are wonderful things to say for the purpose of headlines, quick fix pretend solutions and fantasy economics, but unlike the Deputy, we must bring in actual measures that will make a difference. We must bring in measures that matter and must introduce tax and expenditure issues as part of our obligation to hit the targets we have been given. The Deputy may well have the luxury of putting forward fantasy proposals, as she has on many occasions, but that is a luxury we cannot afford.

On the question the Deputy raised, she could choose to vote against this and that is her choice