Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

We have been able to invest massively in public services, reduce debt levels while presiding over major tax reductions. The Government has achieved results and will continue to do so. It is making the necessary modifications and changes that we must all ensure, in terms of respect for taxpayers' money, to get the maximum possible bang for our buck. I do not accept the Opposition motion. I commend it to the House.

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