Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The amendment, recognising the sudden onset and serious nature of the worst global financial crisis in more than 75 years, commends the Government for the rapid and effective response it has made to reform the structures of financial regulation, support the banks, restore confidence, protect consumers and establish a basis for a sustainable banking sector in the future. That is just how far out of touch the Government really is. It does not matter to a carer for an Alzheimer's patient what condition the subordinated bond investors are in.

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