Michael Mullins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I take issue with the comments made by Senator MacSharry. It is very difficult to take the Senator seriously, particularly in light of the appalling situation the Government inherited from the Administration which preceded it. The current Government has introduced more reforms in the past 18 months than were introduced in the previous 15 years. I agree with much of what Senator Norris stated. We are in an appalling situation. However, I am of the view that we are about to turn the corner. The budget to be introduced tomorrow will hopefully be the last of the severe budgets to be brought forward.