Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Taoiseach tabled the motion of confidence in himself and his party. We should be talking about the real issues and problems. It was fair enough for the Taoiseach to table the motion. He believes in himself. From the rants of some of the Ministers, it is evident they have confidence in the Government too.

See this speech in context