Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is an unusual circumstance that has created difficulty over a considerable period. That difficulty has been recognised by many parties that have been in government over the period. It is not just some particular quirk of the Minister of the day. This has created difficulties for all the Ministers for Finance over the intervening period. It is a tricky issue but I will convey to the Minister the Deputies' concerns.

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