John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)

Two years ago, the Mullingar man of Irish politics, Deputy Enda Kenny, promised the people a comprehensive policy strategy within 18 months. He has been ably assisted by the microphone man of Irish politics — the man with an opinion on everything and a policy on nothing — Deputy Rabbitte, or to give him his correct title, Pat the talker; the man who brings us today's talk today.

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