Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

What I have noticed in the House is that Deputy Bruton is great at asking questions and being listened to in silence but immediately when he gets a response that is accurate he starts shouting down the Government. I have noticed that is the tactic here the whole time. When Deputy Bruton puts his assertions in the House, I want to clarify them for the purpose of accuracy since he is someone who talks a lot about accuracy himself.

As Deputy Bruton well knows, not all of that money relates to politicians' pay, but if he wants to continue misrepresenting that position, I am sure he will continue to do so because he will probably see some political capital being made out of it.

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