The Deputy Leader of the Labour party says this Government has been "one of the best in the history of the state".
Speaking at the start of the party's national conference in Kerry, Alan Kelly has also criticised a small number of water charge protesters whom he describes as "false revolutionaries".
From Killarney, our political correspondent, Páraic Gallagher reports:
A range of motions are up for debate at the conference, and members will find out if they'll be voting on an emergency motion regarding the sale of Aer Lingus.
Eight TDs have lodged the motion which seeks stronger terms and conditions for any potential sale, especially with regard to jobs.
The conference will also discuss whether to agree a platform with Fine Gael in advance of the next general election.
Deputy Michael McNamara is against the idea:
