Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have already indicated my feelings on this issue. I realise why it was included. I know from listening to the experience across the water in the past few weeks that any expenditure proposed where there is no proposal or corresponding move to ultimately pay for it, maybe in the years to come, is not regarded as a positive movement. It could also affect many other things. I am not in favour of the lobby in general but it will do, for now, until we get a more comprehensive package to deal with the situation. On that basis, I support it.