Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Members who contributed on Committee Stage. It is obvious that very difficult challenges face us. This is a financial emergency measures Bill and those who read the recitals on pages 3 and 4 will understand the reasons it was before both Houses of the Oireachtas. There was a division in this House. I could not bring about consensus, although I tried by force of argument, but I understand many Senators had alternative views.