Anthony Lawlor (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Foley was discussing the talks that happened at the ECOFIN meeting. He came across in a very positive manner and explained it so simply that a layman like myself could understand exactly what was going on.

I am delighted that we are here today to support our Greek colleagues. Unlike Deputy Boyd Barrett who, if there was a fire in the house of my neighbour, would be running around to see who caused it, I would be going out to help put it out first. I note he was dressed in black. Should I call him the Grim Reaper in future given he is so negative about everything?

I am a staunch European who believes in all of the European ideas. In 1972, when we joined the EEC, I started studying agriculture in UCD.

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