Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The punters have analysed the Deputy's point of view and he is there and I am here. That is called democracy. When it changes around, then he can implement his policies, and I shall critique them. That is the way it works.

With regard to the question the Deputy asked, I have explained to him that a moratorium is in place. I have explained in detail how it would work. The Deputy does not agree with it, he has the luxury of sitting on the back benches opposite and agreeing with nothing if he wants.

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