Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Some of the members of the Technical Group have a colourful past. I refer, in particular, to some of the individuals they proposed for the position of Governor of the Central Bank who regulates the financial services industry.

I note the absence of Opposition Deputies, especially from the Fianna Fáil benches. It is not the first time Fianna Fáil has walked out on the people and left the stage vacant. On the previous occasion, it left a rotting carcass of an economy in its wake.

When it comes to concern about this issue political stunts, such as turning up at a courthouse and shedding crocodile tears for people one is not concerned about and who are in mortgage distress because of their inaction in government and the manner in which they ran the country, have a hollow ring to them.

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