Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

General consensus exists in the House that these resolutions should be passed. Generally speaking, they are an ease for small businesses, be they agricultural or non-agricultural. It is part of building an enterprising society in Ireland and reducing the burden of the State on small-scale economic activity. In all circumstances, the Minister for Finance is to be greatly complimented for the pro-business, pro-enterprise and pro-farming nature of the budget he tendered before the House today.

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