Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)

They should do the sums in advance and tell those who elected them the truth. I respect the mandate they have been given but when Sinn Féin Deputies speak of burning the bondholders and produce paraphernalia such as matches, they should not forget that thanks to the previous Government, we have imposed a debt on every citizen. They should be mindful that in burning the bondholders, they would also burn the citizens of this jurisdiction.

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