Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)

I will finish with a couple of quotes. The reason this country is in the mess it is in is because of the blanket guarantee given to the banks. I will quote what three Sinn Féin representatives said when it came before this House. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin said it was a "courageous response". Arthur Morgan said it was a "decisive move". Deputy Pearse Doherty, who was then a Senator, donned the green jersey in the national interest. Sinn Féin has a dammed cheek.

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