Anthony Lawlor (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Positivity has emerged over the last year. One can feel it on the ground. The confidence is returning to the people. Once there is confidence in the economy, the economy will grow. We have seen that in the figures for the gross domestic economy for the last year. While we are here to support Ministers in what they are doing, we also intend to keep them on their toes. We will not be quiet little backbenchers up here at the back. We will shout loudly every now and again when it is necessary.

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