Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The president and the leader said he would pay his water charges and everybody else nodded in unison. Then, the sound of marching in Tallaght changed Sinn Féin's view. Therefore, I ask the Deputy not to come in here as somebody who is right on everything and exuding righteousness on behalf of the people. The Government has made some serious decisions over recent years that have restored our economic well-being to a great extent, which has allowed two million people to take jobs, have lives and contribute to their country.

The Minister, Deputy Coveney, did not address the Oireachtas committee. He did not interfere with the Oireachtas committee.

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