Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

Ireland is facing major economic and budgetary problems that must be dealt with. The Government recognises that the future prosperity of the country will be determined by the actions we take now. The step we are taking regarding the public service levy cannot be judged in isolation. It is part of a series of measures to restore order to our finances, enhance our competitiveness and enhance our position for investors in other countries in addition to our own.

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