Kathleen O'Meara (Labour)

I second the motion. If anything has demonstrated the philosophy of the Government, it is the Book of Estimates published last week. It demonstrates that the Progressive Democrats' agenda is running the Government and that it has lost touch with the people it claims to represent. This is particularly apt when the Fianna Fáil Party always claims to be the party of the people. It also demonstrates that the Government has a total disregard for the poor and vulnerable in society.