Positive step but mortgage crisis is the biggest blight

I BELIEVE the endorsement by the people of the fiscal stability referendum is good news for Ireland.

It won’t make things easier overnight, but is a modest step in the right direction as we try to navigate through exceptionally turbulent times.

After Thursday’s vote, it will be back to routine politics now. We in Fianna Fáil will provide robust but responsible opposition over the months ahead. We will play our part in bringing forward solutions to the problems people face.