There is really no reality to the figures . . .
- The DL leader, Mr Proinsias De Rossa, on the Government's regionalisation proposals
The reality is that in Objective 1 status in all regions in all countries, the basis is the GDP per region.
- The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern
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If we are going to divide the country, which it appears we are, it must be done in a fashion which is transparently fair. Otherwise it will lead to bitterness afterwards, which will be entirely unproductive.
- The Fine Gael leader, Mr John Bruton
