Darragh O'Brien (Dublin North, Fianna Fail)

The Labour Party voted against the bank guarantee scheme and, unfortunately, Fine Gael saw fit to chase after Labour last night just as it is chasing after it in the polls. That is unfortunate because Fine Gael had brought some credibility to the discussion. People in the business community in my constituency and across the country tell me they want to see the Oireachtas trying to work together on dealing with the country's economic difficulties. Thankfully, the Government has taken the decisions in the past three years that have put us in a position where the economy is returning to growth. Deputy O'Donnell might laugh but his finance spokesperson would admit that he also pays no regard to the party's NewERA document, which he has effectively thrown in the bin and claims it was created by the party's press office. The Government is about stabilising the public finances which we have done, stabilising unemployment and creating jobs.

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