Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

It shows a lack of confidence in the two leaders that all Members believe they should be able to speak for them. I do not mind. On 28 March 2004 Deputy Kenny promised a comprehensive policy programme within 18 months. It has been the longest 18 months and the shortest comprehensive programme in recent Irish political history. Fine Gael and the Labour Party could write their long promised comprehensive programme on the back of a post card from Mullingar.

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