Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I refer Deputy Kenny to something he might require and something he did not show when Deputy Noonan beat him to the leadership of his party. I believe political loyalty is a virtue and that loyalty will be maintained by the Government for the Taoiseach on the basis of his achievements and what he has to offer which is far greater than anything that Deputy Kenny could even contemplate.

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