Dáil debates
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Prospects for Irish Economy: Statements (Resumed)
5:15 pm
Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
The Government did it until the most recent of times. What is even more incredible is that it paid back those who bought the bonds at a significant discount. The Taoiseach's assessment was correct but that did not suit the message that had to be articulated during the election campaign.
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