FORMER Defence Minister Willie O’Dea has told the Limerick Post that he is unhappy with communications from government over the past week.
“I will be seeking a clear and transparent timetable from the party on both the budget and the upcoming election.
“There is a need for the government representatives to be straight up and honest with the people”.
He said that the budget will now have to be passed to ease pressure from the international markets.
“I won’t be voting against the budget on December 7 and it looks like there is a lot of pressure from outside sources.
“There’s fears that if this budget isn’t passed it will spread like a contagion to other countries”.
Last night Taoiseach Brian Cowen vowed to continue on in government in order to get the budget passed and said that the Dail will be dissolved in January.
When asked the if Brian Cowen will lead Fianna Fail into a general election campaign, Willie O”Dea said:
“That will become clearer after tonight’s party meeting”.
