Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)

The intersection of business in politics must be transparent and above reproach. As the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, stated in his remarks, business and politics together will only help us get out of this recession, but, if I may borrow the phrase, there can be no cosy cartels. I am confident that the Government will restore the credibility and the confidence of the people in the body politic.

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