Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

In case Mr. O'Connell is wondering why I put the question to him on the balance between tax and cuts it is precisely because of the profession he is in. The allied professionals - architects were mentioned - have taken an absolute pasting because construction went off a cliff and because of the contraction in the domestic economy. I asked that question not to try to get Mr. O'Connell to stray into broader policy but I am curious to know, in light of discussions among a professional group such as his own, the prevailing view among his peers in terms of getting it right, fixing the deficit and getting ourselves back on some kind of sustainable footing. Is it his view that the Government is getting it right? I do not want to put words in Mr. O'Connell's mouth but does he see what-----