Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)

Opposition Members are responding as theatrically as possible by instigating a confidence motion and a blame game. However, they are unable to suggest realistic or viable alternatives to the policies this Government is pursuing. As they cannot win the debate on current economic issues, they think it is better to muddy the waters by casting doubt on our policies, even to the extent of accusing the Taoiseach of treason.

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