Michael Kennedy (Dublin North, Fianna Fail)

It is irrational and off the wall. It does not make sense economically or any other way. Will the party retract from its position in the national interest and not put out mistruths to the general public that there is an easier option?

I attended a social engagement last night and spoke to a number of business people, some of whom were well-known backers of Fine Gael. Not one of them said that the Fine Gael proposal on NAMA is correct and they all accepted that the Government's actions were correct and necessary. If the Deputies believe they are representing their constituents-----

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