Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)

If we vote "No" we will reach the back end of 2013 and we will have no money. We will need €16 billion or so for the following year and we will have no money. The Deputies opposite will then be whingeing, shouting and roaring about cutbacks in health services, education and everywhere else because if we get no money we will have to make the adjustment in one year. If we spread it out over several years it is easier on the people. That is what will happen if there is a "No" vote.

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