During the week, the Taoiseach was asked repeatedly about the analysis on the impact of the pension levy. He refused to answer the question several times. He was then asked if he could at least tell the House whether he received any analysis. Again he refused to answer the question. He may have good reasons for doing that, but in terms of role modelling, it tells us that the Government will not really hold itself accountable and answer what seem to be reasonable questions.

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