Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

We will then ask for their judgment, not only on a record of achievement but also on the real promise of future delivery, based on real costed plans for the future, not empty promises.

It took Ireland 30 years to become an overnight success. It took the hard work, innovation and education of the people to turn the country around. Now there are new challenges. Building a 20th century infrastructure, building an education system from the crèche up, resourcing and reforming the health system——

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