Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

People on the Opposition benches at that time were pointing out that the property bubble was about to burst, but there were trenchant defences from these benches and claims it could not happen, that we would never have need of a bailout and it was nonsense to suggest the country would have to enter a programme. I recall Deputy Martin's statements about that. I am not sure whether he, as Minister, had any contact with Mr. Geithner in his role at that time or whether he spoke to members of the American Government.

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