Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Listening to the last round of contributions the recurring theme is the need to build consensus. It would be presumptious to suggest that this is agreed. There are many cynics and people who will say "give me the economic argument". I could nearly name the constituencies. I could tell you ten of them where there will be difficulty getting it over the line. They would have a view that getting up early in the morning - dare I say it - and doing a hard day's work and paying your way and paying for your home is the way to go. "What's the problem, why are we carrying the burden?" people will ask.. There are many potential arguments. I would not agree with them but I can nearly tell you the constituencies where they will be made..