Jim Glennon (Dublin North, Fianna Fail)

However, after this discussion I have my doubts. The Opposition's performance has been quite remarkable. We have had entirely subjective opinions given from different angles and it is entirely understandable in the circumstances.

I wish to make one particular point regarding a radio interview to which my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Kitt, referred. It is worth repeating. The discussion took place on Monday evening and concerned the recent report of the International Monetary Fund on the performance of the economy. The spokesperson for the International Monetary Fund clearly stated on two occasions that the success of the Irish economy was due in large, not in full, to sound management of the economy by the Government during the past ten to 15 years.

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