Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Sinn Féin demanded an increase to the minimum wage, yet it does not recognise that it was increased eight times under Fine Gael Governments. That is the narrative it wants to peddle.

Let us make it clear that none of us in this House tonight is happy with the way the world is at the moment. All of us recognise the significant challenges ordinary citizens face every day. For Sinn Féin to lecture those of us in government to the effect that we do not understand or care is not fair. It is plainly the politicisation of this Chamber.