Barry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am not going to get into an argument, as much as those concerned want me to do so to give the impression that people will get their cheques back or that they will not receive bills again in the future. If that is what they like some people to believe, that is their business. That is the audience to which they are playing. As far as I am concerned, however, the recommendation from the Dáil, on foot of the recommendations made by the special committee, is that the Government produce legislation to give effect to the recommendations made. I am happy that they are contained in the legislation and I will vote accordingly.