Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)

I appreciate that. I want to ask the Leader a series of questions relating to the economy and governance, and I would like a response. Who is telling the truth to the people regarding the real state of the economy? Is what Senator Ross said correct? If it is, we need to hear it. We have been told lies for long enough. Is there any real accountability with regard to the regulator, the banks or the Government? Who is accountable and where is the accountability to the ordinary people who are standing today in the dole queue at Clarke's Bridge in Cork? Who is in charge? Is it the Government, the cosy cartel, the golden circle or the banks? Where has the leadership been for the past 12 years?

With regard to the so-called golden circle, all I can say is that I am not one of them. Senator Leyden might think he knows who they are.