Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)

I accept the Minister for Finance has a large onus of responsibility during these difficult times but he must tell Members of what is happening rather than treating us like children or claiming it is commercially sensitive information.

I asked the Minister how much this nationalisation would cost but he declined to answer. If he were to say he does not know or it would range between particular figures, I would have some regard and respect for that.

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