Michael Mullins (Fine Gael)

In time, I have no doubt the Government will secure a successful outcome to the negotiations on the debt crisis.

I thank the people for the strong support they gave in the referendum. I was pleased that in Galway East almost 64% voted in favour of the treaty. It will not solve all of the country's problems, but it gives us grounds to continue the work of economic recovery commenced by the Government. I appreciate the support given to us in the campaign by Fianna Fáil, the business and farming communities. The people realised it was in the country's best interest which, as a Government representative, I greatly appreciate.