Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The previous Government did a deal after denying the IMF was already here making assessments on our liabilities and economic position and that deal was voted on in the House. In my view, as I stated prior to the election and as other Members of the Government have pointed out, this was not a good deal for Ireland. That is why efforts have to be made to restructure the deal so that we are in a position where we can pay our way but at the same time grow our economy, create jobs and provide career opportunities for thousands of people.

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