Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

I listened to some of the earlier debate, with spokesman after spokesman, particularly those from the main Opposition party, demanding increased current expenditure on health, education and transport while, at the same time, Deputy Bruton contends we are not imposing budgetary cuts severely or quickly enough. Fine Gael must make up its mind. It cannot be at once in favour of general economy and particular expenditure. In other words, the Members opposite must stop talking out of both sides of their mouths.

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