Geraldine Feeney (Fianna Fail)

Shame on all those people and politicians of all hues who have ignored the problem.

Page 91 of the report refers to the political shortcomings but they are less than those of the system of public administration. That is what Mr. Travers thinks and we either accept his report, warts and all, or we do not. The important thing is to move on and ensure there is no delay in repaying those overcharged. I have no doubt that it will be done. It is unjust to blame any individual for a badly-administered system which has lasted more than 30 years.