Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

He will not come in on any Thursday. He follows the example of his predecessor in that regard, slinking out of here on a Thursday. It is grand to be in Athlone today, announcing 200 jobs. We welcome that for the people of Athlone, Westmeath and Roscommon. However, this House is the primary political forum and it is in this House that major announcements which affect every person in the country should be made.

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