Frances Fitzgerald (Fine Gael)

However, we must remember he was appointed by the former Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, a man who hand in hand with the Taoiseach, Deputy Brian Cowen, is culpable for the mess we are in. These are not only my sentiments, but those of the international experts who wrote the two recent reports. It is there in black and white. Senator Boyle is deluding himself if he believes people need lectures on the economic reality from him or any member of the current Government. People are experiencing difficulties day in, day out.