Michael Ahern (Cork East, Fianna Fail)

In the few minutes available to me I want to emphasise the exceptionally serious situation which the country faces and the difficulties facing the decision makers and the Government to ensure we do not get totally consumed by the world financial blow up. In 1987 we faced a similar situation and got support from Members on the opposite side of the House. It is a pity that they do not recognise——

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