John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)

Like the Opposition I welcome the opportunity to debate the issues associated with the SME sector in the current economic situation with the loss of jobs and so forth. However, one cannot take this debate without considering the world situation. I understand the comments of Deputy Costello concerning the global situation, which was mentioned twice. Let us consider the position throughout the world.

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