Martin Ferris (Kerry North-West Limerick, Sinn Fein)

He said nothing about the austere measures being introduced by the Government of which he is part. He tried to deflect the blame for what will happen after next week's budget. He tried to project blame on other people even though these cruel decisions will be made by his Government and his party. He would be better off learning a little about the circumstances in which young children are being reared in this country. He should go into the homes of people who are suffering and struggling on a daily basis. He would be better off meeting parents with tears in their eyes because they cannot put necessities on the table for their children than coming in here and talking bullshit. That is all he did for the ten minutes for which he spoke.

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