Frances Fitzgerald (Fine Gael)

Yesterday we heard the "B" word, "budget", from the Taoiseach for the first time when he acknowledged a new budget was needed, but we still have not heard the "A" word, apology. Like any addict or person in rehabilitation, the Government must first apologise and accept the mistakes it has made. It is important the Taoiseach acknowledges some responsibility for the role he and his Government have played over the past ten years in the economy.