Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)

The question is very simple. I will ask it again on behalf of the people. Why have members of the Government who are the elected represented of the people not been honest? The Minister for Social Protection, speaking on an RTE news programme last Sunday, the Minister for Justice and Law Reform and the Minister for Finance, speaking on radio this morning, all told lies to the people. As Deputy Kenny said, they have betrayed them. Why? If they want to have collective responsibility, the people will step up to the mark. Members on the Government side of the House have some cheek to lecture Opposition Members. How dare they?