Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)

Almost 7,500 people will leave the public service with a lump sum payment in the coming weeks. A substantial number of them will be looking for a safe place to put their money. We are aware that a substantial amount of money is being saved in this country. The patriotism that is out there can be exploited if there is a prospect of a guaranteed return on an investment in this country that delivers jobs. It is the kind of thing that remains untapped. The point I was making was that a safe location is needed.

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