Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The rates are favourable at the moment and in the immediate 12 months there may not be an issue. In the aftermath of 2014, many analysts say there could be difficulties, not just for us but for Europe. It would have made sense to take out an insurance policy which would have been to the benefit of the people and the country.

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