Michael Kennedy (Dublin North, Fianna Fail)

I thank Deputy O'Donnell. Deputy Burton's 30 minute contribution did not contain one positive comment, which is not surprising because rarely does she utter anything positive.

The reality is that we as an institution should be showing leadership and talking things up rather than down. This is our country and it is our children, parents and relations who are suffering job losses and reductions in their salaries. To come in here and speak in a negative tone day in day out is doing nothing for public confidence or the confidence of business people. I welcome Deputy Burton back to the House-----

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