Michael Kennedy (Dublin North, Fianna Fail)

Tá áthas orm caint ar an ábhar seo.

I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, on his important role as Minister for Finance. I have no doubt he will continue the great work carried out by his predecessor, the Taoiseach, Deputy Brian Cowen. It gives me pleasure to speak on this subject, especially on the day the ESRI issued a report indicating the Irish economy will grow by over 3.5% in the coming years.

It must be frustrating for Deputy Burton to have moved this motion given the expectations the ESRI report outlined.

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