Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)

I wish to make it clear that a political party that is in the process of voting no confidence in its own leader is hardly in a good position to pass judgment on a Government that has worked together through the most difficult period in our history. The Taoiseach, Deputy Cowen, offers the steadfast commitment, integrity and competence this country needs.

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