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

My eyes are very much open. I am very much on the ground and will not say things I do not want to say. It is very important we do not close down Ireland, that we do not give a totally negative message to the people that Ireland is closing down. The Minister for Finance has already made this point. I have no problem with people making their political points. We are all entitled to do that. However, it is important we inspire confidence.

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