Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)

We must ensure we do everything in our power to get people back to work. That is the only way we will maintain the social welfare budget at a low level. We need to do everything in our power to get people back to work.

I wish the Government well in its endeavours. I have always said that Fianna Fáil will be constructive in opposition. We will support those who need to be supported. I will not make any further apologies for being democratically elected by the people of Longford-Westmeath. As long as I am here, I will hold the Government to account as an Opposition Deputy, which is what I was elected to do. I make no apologies for that.

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