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" As leader of the Fine Gael Party, I will also use our position in the European People's Party to clearly state our views with our European political partners. "

" Building on our strong track record of supporting developing countries, including in areas like climate justice, human rights, gender and education, Ireland recognises that vulnerable communities need very considerable assistance in adapting to climate change. "

" By 2007, an uncompetitive, bloated, over-borrowed and distorted Irish economy had been left at the mercy of subsequent international events without the safeguards, institutions, and mindset needed to survive and prosper as a small open economy inside the euro area. "

" By far, the greatest contribution Ireland can make is to lead by example, by actively pursuing its own transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. "

Lead By Example

" Clericalism has rendered some of Ireland's brightest, most privileged and powerful men either unwilling or unable to address the horrors cited in the Ryan and Murphy Reports. "

" Cloyne's revelations are heart-breaking. "

" Conservation is important... water comes at a cost. "

" COP 21 provides a unique opportunity for the political leaders of this generation to provide lasting foundations for the preservation and sustainability of generations of the future. "

" Down the country, people in rural areas are struggling to get a speed of even 1 MB, not much better than the old dial-up system we used to have when the system was in relative infancy. "

" Emigration is always a difficulty. "

" Failure to curb temperature increases will impact all countries, Ireland included, but with the most immediate and drastic effects being felt, in many instances, by the most vulnerable countries and communities. "

" Foreign investors like decisiveness; they like clarity. There isn't any confusion about Ireland's corporate tax rate: it is 12.5%. End of story. "

" For me, it is all about people having jobs, and that is why I make no apology for having focused relentlessly on employment and job creation. "

" For too long, Ireland has neglected its children. "

" For years, Ireland used to have a philosophy of 'Get them in here to invest and develop in Ireland, and this will sort out our problems.' It is good in the sense of building a trade surplus, but we also want to develop what it is that we offer ourselves and that Irish companies export abroad. "

" I accept the verdict of the people. "

" I am a big believer in Springsteen, I like his social comment; I like the commitment he puts into his work. "

" I am perfectly clear in my mind and in my conscience in respect of freedom of religious principles and beliefs. "

" I am proud that Ireland is playing its part to drive an ambitious and comprehensive agreement at COP21. "

" I didn't go on a campaign of developers asking, 'Please give me money.' "

" I don't like to see people on trolleys in hospitals; I don't like to see old people sitting in chairs for hours. "

" I don't take myself too seriously, but I take the job very seriously, and I expect people to do the job that they're given because this is about all our people, young and old, and it's an enormous responsibility. "

" I enjoy his concerts and OK, maybe - I can't sing, I can't dance, I can't play the guitar, but I am going to go a long way if I keep following Springsteen. "

" If people want to follow an illusion that you don't have to pay your way, you don't have to measure up, then there are serious consequences for any country. "

" If somebody says, 'I am a gay person, and I want to get married,' is their own family going to deny them that? Are our own fellow citizens going to deny them that? "

" If you were to do it again, you'd probably do some things differently. But the decision is right to have a single entity manage the water and the waste water for a country. "

" I get on very well with Denis Naughten, absolutely. "

" I have never been on the trail of developers or contractors. "

" I have never had an interest in opinion polls. They are merely an indicator, that's all. "

" I have no interest in the trappings of power. "

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