Peter Mathews (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

I am hugely disappointed by the lack of comprehension of where the country stands. My disappointment is bordering on anger because people at every level are hurting and they are going to continue to hurt for a long period. It is wrong that this is the case and it could have been avoided. That is why I find it frustrating.

I wish to give the Minister every support in putting the stone in the slingshot, aiming it and ensuring it hits Goliath between the eyes in order that he might wake up. The Goliath to which I refer in this context is our European partners.

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