Minister tells those about to be crucified by the budget to ‘take a holiday’

As a native Dubliner, I'll be happy to take the advice of the son of an Indian immigrant to take a permanent hike, maybe even to India? As a member of a second government to continue a policy of surrendering Ireland's sovereignty to Europe, such inane comments no longer surprise me anymore.

im from his area paddy,he is no eejit alright,but he is not good or loyal to the irish people,money greed an more money is his motivation

Have had encounters with this guy and he is far from an idiot. This is a silly gaffe and leaves me wondering was there a few drinks involved? I don't live there, but from my perception of this man, I would be inclined to allow him this 'mulligan'.

he should be sacked,he reminds me of the like of david cameron,full of himself,born with a silverspoon lier,what use is he for ireland,he does not represent the people i know that much.anyone that votes for him would seriously want their heads examined big time,he has shown nothing but contempt for the irish people since he has took office,even before he took office he was part of double cross in his own fine gael party,he is nothing but a snake,is he even irish?

Yet another political idiot.

What a wanker.