Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein)

The Chairperson is insisting on this process. How does the Government suggest the Irish people can meet the demands of this treaty, such as the 0.5% deficit ceiling and the requirement to reduce the 60% debt to GDP ratio over a defined timeframe? In such a climate, how can we facilitate economic growth and restore confidence to entrepreneurs and people who want to make things happen in this country? All Deputies listen to their constituents. When we get telephone calls, we hear similar stories. As I have said on many occasions, I do not claim to have a greater insight into people's concern or worry.

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