Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick East, Fine Gael)

That demonstrates how the Government regards what is happening with our economy. This is not good enough. The Government benches should be full as we are here to discuss the most important situation facing the country. We have had the worst deterioration in the public finances ever and moved from having a healthy surplus to a deficit.

I am glad to note the number of Government Members has doubled to two, but that is still insufficient.

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