Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

I am pleased to have the chance to endorse my confidence in the Taoiseach, Deputy Cowen. The timing for this motion is appalling. I want the Taoiseach to give us hope. He is trying his best and putting the country before the party. He has given us courage. It is awful when such unrest is going on at this time. I wish the Taoiseach well. He has been subjected to such criticism by the media for the past two years. Everyone should stand back and give him a chance to do the job. He is doing the best that anyone could do; let there be no doubt about that. I am here to endorse my confidence in him.