Finance Bill 2022: Second Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2022-11-29
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Jerry Buttimer (FG), Labour Panel

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, and commend him on the work he is doing in the Department, especially in the area of insurance. It is proving beneficial to hard-pressed members of the public.
Part of me does not want to respond to Senator Gavan's contribution. As fond as I am of him, sometimes I think I am listening to Donald Trump. I know Trump is furthest from Senator Gavan's thoughts but there is a dystopian view that we live in a failed state, and we do not. Senator Gavan said facts are important and they are. Employment is up.

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Sitting date: 2022-11-29