Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)

We have spoken about the economy in recent times outside of this House and a great deal of public commentary has been made on it because it is the most central issue and the greatest challenge to face the country in recent times.

I support the motion which states:

That Dáil Éireann:

supports the expenditure measures announced by the Government to restore greater balance between revenue and spending;

affirms its confidence in the economic strategy of the Government to restore the economy to growth as soon as possible;

and

calls on all sections of our country to follow the lead of the Government and show the social solidarity needed to tackle this unprecedented economic downturn.

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