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Prospects for Irish Economy: Statements (Resumed) (25 Oct 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: Do not live by the opinion polls. As the Deputy knows quite well, there is no pot of gold, despite what Sinn Féin might think.

Prospects for Irish Economy: Statements (Resumed) (25 Oct 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: Do they want the Government to fail? Their policies do not add up.

Prospects for Irish Economy: Statements (Resumed) (25 Oct 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: Let us put the matter in context. We were told the Government would not succeed in getting a €10 billion reduction from the troika. We were told we would not get a stimulus plan of €2.25 billion and that there would be no result at the euro summit in June. Last Sunday there was an outpouring of ridicule of the Taoiseach and the Government, but the position changed on Monday...

Prospects for Irish Economy: Statements (Resumed) (25 Oct 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, and pay tribute to him for the way he has demonstrated the ability of the Government to govern. People like him, the Minister for Finance, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and other members of the Cabinet are now in charge. I listened to Deputy Peter Mathews' remarks and would not like to disagree with him. A famous line...

Prospects for Irish Economy: Statements (Resumed) (25 Oct 2012)

Jerry Buttimer: As their policies are a load of rubbish, they should be burnt in a bonfire outside the gate. The Government has announced a €17 billion capital programme. It is spending €2.2 billion to build 40 schools and develop 180 major school projects. It is allocating €2.9 billion for roads projects and €1.4 billion for rail and light rail projects. It is designating...