I do not think there was anything in his budgets that the Taoiseach should be ashamed of. When he was Minister for Finance, the old age pension increased by €66. Financial supports for the parents of kids under the age of six were almost doubled. Provision for special needs education was doubled. The social welfare budget increased by40%. The Taoiseach looked after the vulnerable in our society. I have confidence in the Government. The Irish people are willing to work with the present Government to bring about a return to the good times sooner rather than later.

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