The Opposition does not have the guts for it.

It has been a tough week for all of us as a nation. Tough decisions have had to be made. We would prefer not to have to take them but, unfortunately, in these exceptional circumstances they had to be made. The message must be sent that they have not been taken lightly. They were taken in the realisation of the hardship that would be caused as a result. Most of all, they have been taken as a necessity.

Yesterday, after the Taoiseach had made his statement, Deputy Kenny claimed the banks were bust. It was one of the most reckless statements made in the House.

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