Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I stated on many occasions that austerity is not the answer for dealing with prosperity for the future. This treaty is both preventive and corrective and is one element of what we have to do. Since last March the Government has been talking about investment, growth and opportunities. That is what a "Yes" vote will give: certainty to the bailout of the ESM, were such ever required as an insurance policy; certainty to the continued line of investment in this country; and legislation to ensure that no future Government will never create difficulties for the people with these issues. If the Deputy's proposition were to be put forward as policy, the €10 billion charge in taxes-----

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