Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)

I am glad the Deputy still has the same charitable view of other people's motives that he has had since he was first elected to this House. My statement in Washington was very carefully thought out and phrased. I know exactly why I made that statement and why I made it on that occasion, and I intend to pursue it in the autumn. I do not know whether I will be able to pursue it successfully, but in light of what was happening in Europe at the time and the imminent negotiations that were about to occur in Greece, I believe on reflection the Deputy will also see it as a very timely statement.

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