Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)

I have no problem taking on board Senator Wilson's arguments and those of other Members on his side of the House. I addressed the PDFORRA conference in Athlone recently and I met members from Cavan, Mullingar and Clonmel. I took their concerns on board and I have no doubt the Minister, Deputy Shatter, will take everybody's concerns on board tomorrow.

I will finish with a short anecdote. When Bill Clinton was asked how he won the US presidential election, he just said "It's the economy, stupid". Members should bear in mind that we must look after the economy and our children's future. It is unfortunate that we are in a position where must make hard decisions but we will do so in order to restore our economic sovereignty and be independent again.