Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

Deputy Ó Caoláin is always available, in his party and everywhere I go, to confront issues in terms of what the problems are but no solutions are provided. I have listened to much of what Deputy Ó Caoláin had to say but the activity and actions I have been able to pursue on the basis of policies and decisions made by Government have greatly improved that area. I accept there are difficulties in the area. There is no doubt about that. There will be difficulties in many areas but the Deputy's approach will be as predictable as usual.

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