Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Only today we met representatives of St. Vincent de Paul who outlined - as if anybody needed to - the serious consequences of the recent budget changes. They appealed to us as members of the Opposition to argue that there are choices to be made and there is a fairer and more equitable way to tackle the financial constraints we face today. We know the Government blames us and has not taken any notice of the world economy. It is entitled to the opinion that it is our fault. Regardless of who is at fault, the issue must be corrected in a fair and equitable manner.

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