Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

Deputy Kenny and Deputy Rabbitte have nothing to say because they have nothing to offer. Having learned the lessons of 2002, they have now resolved to say nothing at all.

The duty of Government is to ensure public safety, improve public services and deliver support for those most in need but Fine Gael and Labour repeatedly refuse to explain to the people what they will better deliver if elected. They call for a reduction in spending and waste but refuse to explain which programmes they would cut in government.

See this speech in context