Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I learned to stand up and defend our mandate. I learned to articulate on behalf of our country, and it was a privilege to do so, that we will stand up for what we believe in and for what we signed up to.

I made it clear to our European colleagues that when they came looking for assistance, this country voted for the Lisbon treaty to allow the institutions of Europe to develop and be able to live up to their potential. I also learned about some of the ways that other countries participate in debates and do their business. That, too, I suppose is always a learning experience.

I am not sure what type of orgies the Deputy is talking about, in respect of developers, bankers and all the rest, but I share his view that the truth should be known here, however it may become available through this House and the opportunities provided by the Oireachtas as a whole. I, too, would like to find out the truth about much of what went on and I hope that the Deputy will participate and help us in those discussions when they take place.

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