Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

There must be a full package. The Members opposite can laugh all they like and say what they like but this is farce. The Taoiseach voted for the bank guarantee, Labour said that it gave away too much powers but now they are here with this. The Taoiseach has worn the clothes of the former Taoiseach and he should be ashamed of what they are doing tonight. They should give us time to discuss this Bill, to have a rational debate on it and explore it. It was not drawn up in a hour or a week; it was drawn up in a month or longer. It gives far too much power to the Minister for Finance. It gives sweeping powers. I represent my people.

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