Mary White (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party)

I thank the Minister for sharing time. Life is short and three minutes is short but I am glad of the opportunity to speak in this debate. We must prioritise the stabilisation of the public finances. As everyone is aware, we are spending €55 million per day at present. In a matter of only four months, incredible statistics have been produced for an incredible time. Confidence in the economy can only come about through the basic notion that Ireland Incorporated has its financial house in order. The Green Party has been highly critical of the practices and culture in the banking world and to retrieve that confidence in Ireland, both at home and abroad, we must send out the strongest signal that financial regulation is implemented and no fraudulent practices are left untackled.

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