Joe Higgins (Dublin West, Socialist Party)

The Taoiseach obviously has an extraordinary concept of honesty and truth. "We will reverse rises in student fees" is clear in its meaning. Just because the Tánaiste, Deputy Gilmore, and the Taoiseach later had a chat and agreed they would not reverse the increase does not change the position. The Taoiseach is, in fact, endorsing dishonesty. The Labour Party stated it would not tolerate a reduction in child benefit, but then the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste had a chat and agreed it would be okay to do so.

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