Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As Leader, I will not indicate a preference in terms of who will or will not win but it is important that we work with whoever emerges victorious, be at Stormont or Westminster.I really hope that the outcome today will be decisive either way and that there is not a hung parliament. In response to Senator Craughwell, I am not sure whether the Leas-Chathaoirleach was here last week for a very good debate on local government.