Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Senators Wilson, McDonald and Cannon raised the serious issue concerning people who have been suddenly unemployed who cannot sleep at night because they are worried they will not be able to meet their repayment commitments. Senator Wilson outlined to the House the case of an unfortunate man who purchased a truck for €120,000, had repaid more than 50% of the cost of it and then three heavyweights came out to his ageing father to take away the truck. No one is doing this in the name of us as legislators. I will be in contact with Friends First immediately after the Order of Business. The Government Whip in this House seldom brings to attention the affairs of this House. An eminent economist represents this particular financial institution and he is also very well linked to a political party. I know he would not like to be associated with the truth that was pointed out to this House-----