Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I would have thought that someone of Deputy Martin's experience would at least allow an opportunity for the LRC to announce formally the result of the ballot that was taken. That is the very least one would expect from him but he does not even seem to recognise that. I have set out the Government's position which is absolutely clear. The people have faced up to difficulties in recent years because of the wreckage left behind by Deputy Martin's party. To a great extent, we have recovered our international economic credibility and reputation. Everybody has contributed to that. We have a challenge in getting €300 million extra of savings from within the payroll this year and €1 billion by 2015. That is the challenge the Government now has to face. It is an issue we will deal with from within the payroll. The Government is absolutely united with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in declaring the truth of this matter. All of those who voted - some voted for and some voted against-----

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