Catherine Noone (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Would I have preferred this to happen earlier in the term? Yes, absolutely, but nevertheless, the point stands. It is something that Fianna Fáil was not bothered or able to do during its 14 years of Government. The holier-than-thou attitude is hard to take, to put it mildly.

I wish the Minister well in her Ministry. I have complete faith in her ability and her commitment, and I wish her well in the budget negotiations.