Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

It also remarks that, in the past, where countries got into trouble, it was through very intense, debt-driven property booms, stating that it was a concern. At what point do the three threats of declining exports, rising indebtedness and risks in the construction industry cause concern, and when must a Minister for Finance produce a policy response? We ought to be planning to deal with this issue, which is now a serious concern.

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