Marc MacSharry (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

He then stated on radio and television and in Europe that the Seanad was the cause of the economic crisis. Hello? Does anyone in the Taoiseach's office have a brain? At least Senator Whelan stood up to be counted on Sunday last on radio. Some others on that side of the House need to do likewise. I refer, in particular, to the Cathaoirleach, who is the closest confidante of the Taoiseach.