Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

The revisionist history lessons and the refrain of "we wouldn't start from here" are no longer credible with the public. The general public realise the scale of the challenge we face. They are facing it day in and day out as they search for employment and struggle to manage their finances. If the Deputies opposite are sincere about their desire to assist unemployed people find a job and see Ireland return to the path of economic recovery and growth, it is time for our national debate to hear their proposals - real proposals that reflect the realities of our economic position.

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