Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The deal was an achievement but for Labour to claim it put the gun to Mario Dragi's head and threatened to pull the trigger is an absolute bluff. There is an agreement that will benefit people but only if the Government decides that a social divided is required from it.

Many families are out there in huge distress. They did not support the parties opposite for cuts to child benefit, increases in PRSI or to see a property tax foisted on them when they have not ability to pay everyday household bills. This is predominantly the case in Dublin and other commuter-belt areas.

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