Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Socialist Party) | Oireachtas source

This question is unbelievably timely. The question on the lips of every working person in this country is why is the Minister reported today in the media as being the toughest negotiator, demanding the Greeks be brought to heel and not be given a just debt solution and a write-down on their debt. This is in total contrast to the ordinary people of this country who demand solidarity be shown to the Greek people who are in a similar situation to ours.

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