Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I will be finishing soon. The Government must consult the staff. I do not know anywhere in the world where the sale of State assets, particularly in electricity generation, has reduced prices for the consumer or been a major benefit to the taxpayer. The Minister must come forward with that information. After 12 months, it is time for the Government to accept responsibility for its decisions. It will not get another 12 months out of blaming the Opposition.

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