Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am delighted and privileged to be able to speak about this Bill. I compliment Deputy John McGuinness from the bottom of my heart on the research and work he has put into it. When one reads the Bill and listens to the Deputy speak, it is clear that he knows business and understands what makes it tick. I am sure he will not be afraid to admit that successive Governments, including the last one, of which I was a member for a long time, failed business, the economy and the people. Some months ago I wished the Minister of State, Deputy Paudie Coffey, all the best in his new position. I know that he is a hard-working, decent and honest politician. I am sure he is aware that what Deputies John McGuinness and Michael Fitzmaurice have said is 100% correct. Unfortunately, he has to read the speeches and scripts sent by the Government.

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