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

Tallaght has the population of a city but the status of a village. In 1984 I was involved in the Get Tallaght Working initiative. It was a drive to get the major facilities, such as The Square and the hospital, required by a major town. While a lot has been done, there is more to do. I am glad there has been progress in job creation. The budget gives opportunities and assistance to those who want to create jobs. It is also important to remind the Minister for Social and Family Affairs that we need to look after those who are vulnerable.

I am not going to take lectures from Opposition Members on what Fianna Fáil does for the elderly.

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