Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)

On the 99th day in Government he set about keeping the ball in the air by suggesting that burden sharing would be sought by the Government and it would take a strong and proactive approach in Europe. At the same time, he did not face the issue with those who most objected to it, namely, the ECB. It is interesting that although making that suggestion, unsecured and unguaranteed bondholders are still being paid off - even this week. Our spokesperson, Deputy Michael McGrath, already alluded to that in his contribution. The Minister continues to pay off unsecured and unguaranteed bondholders and still has not addressed the issue.

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