Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I did not interrupt the Deputy. I ask him to be kind and to listen, difficult though that may be for him. There are more people working now than there were last year, tax returns have increased and a greater air of confidence is evident. Notwithstanding the difficulties families face - and no one is denying that such difficulties exist - when I knock on people's doors, I am met with hope and positivity. I have been told that the Government, which is doing a very good job, should continue with its work.

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