Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy is falling into the same trap he has fallen into for the last three years on all issues. The way he presents his case and the bottom line of his policy is that he hopes the Government will fail. He is trying to build a movement on the grief and sacrifices of the people and it assists his political position if the Government fails. It is clear from what he is saying that he hopes we will not be successful. Why does he not encourage us like Deputy McGrath and say "Stick to your budgetary position and we hope you succeed in the interests of the Irish people"?