Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

I appreciate the concern voiced by Opposition Members regarding their anxiety to contribute to the resolution of our problems. I am extending an open invitation to them to brief themselves on our circumstances and to submit any proposals they might have for full costing by my Department. It is time that all Deputies faced up to their responsibilities. I have not defaulted on mine in the past year.

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