Mr. Joe Walsh:

I retired as Minister in 2004, and I am not wringing my hands of anything. Fianna Fáil was in government and it has apologised on many occasions for its role in the disruption and demise of the economy. Thankfully we live in a democracy. The people had their say in that regard and the result had a devastating effect on the make-up of Fianna Fáil in the House. That reflects the anger the Deputy mentioned because the people gave their opinion and I do not disagree with that.