Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Speaking in 1959, Seán Lemass stated "the historical task of this generation is to consolidate the economic foundations of our political independence". The Taoiseach and the Government have politically betrayed our country. They have led down the founding fathers of their own party, they have let down those who fought to achieve Irish independence and, by their actions, they have now endangered the economies of other European countries. Their greatest failure has been to let down our people. The blatant incompetence of this Government has resulted in the people being paralysed by anxiety, concern and fear about their future in respect of their businesses, employment, families and mortgages. This is all because of the gross incompetence of a Government that has ignored every proposal for a constructive future. It is our job as politicians-----

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