Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein)

I suppose the lesson is plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. The Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, was upset at the fact and he quoted the many things on which we have challenged the Government. He is correct that we stated there should be a referendum in respect of the fiscal compact treaty. He is correct that we put the Government under pressure in respect of restoring the minimum wage.

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