Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Perhaps the Minister will reconsider the situation in view of the fact that this party never said that Anglo Irish Bank should be wound down immediately, but that - in the context of sharing some of the consequences - there could be a serious saving for our economy and the protection of thousands of extra jobs. I understand the Taoiseach must defend his position and set out the programme as it is, but it could be so much stronger if he only realised that his words here some time ago that the Irish taxpayer would not be liable for the consequences of the bank guarantee were incorrect. The Irish taxpayer will now be liable for the vast majority of that money which, in the words of Mr. Aynsley, will never be seen again. The future of our young generations has been mortgaged.

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