Marc MacSharry (Fianna Fail)

Despite the difficulties, we must look forward with confidence, enthusiasm and determination to meeting the challenges before us. Ireland has dealt with unprecedented economic uncertainty in the past and, with unity, determination and innovation, we have always come out on top. I have every confidence that the Minister for Finance, the Taoiseach and the Government, with the support of the Oireachtas and the people, will ensure that we emerge from these difficult days on top.