Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I was dubious about the Government's commitments on job creation and the economy - sadly my fears in that regard have been realised - but I thought that on the question of constitutional reform it would be a success. What we find, however, is a flop. Unintentionally the Government may have brought forward the day when we see these much needed reforms because the members of the public have become cynical and sick of broken promises. They were promised fundamental change but all they see are box ticking exercises. The people of this country will force the pace because the disconnect between the political system and the public is enormous. I do not think the people will put up with that for much longer.

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