Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

Absolutely. I am glad previous Fianna Fáil speakers stuck to that rigid directive.

I am disappointed Deputy Broughan is not in the Chamber. He spoke of being bored yesterday during the Minister's Budget Statement. I was happy to applaud the efforts of Deputy Cowen. In my four years as a Member, I have never seen a standing ovation for a Labour Party leader.

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