Fine Gael is the party of opportunity, and no matter what background you come from, we give people a chance, and it gave me a chance.
When a hospital is very crowded, there will be a real push to make sure people get their X-rays, get their tests and, you know, 'Let's get them out in four days'.
I was appointed to Cabinet three times; on no occasion did I pitch for what position I wanted.
It's the middle class; it's middle Ireland, and it's a group of people who often feel that they contribute a lot to the economy and a lot to society, but maybe they don't get as much back for it as they should.
An agreement is an agreement, and when you make it, you should stick to it.
The gutter is Bertie Ahern's natural habitat.
I don't rule out raising some taxes into the future.