Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will do my best to comply with the Chair's wishes. Almost all of the €333 million of the programme value is contractually committed. I will not be here again next week moving money from one place to another. There is work in progress.

I can give Deputy Murphy an indication of how things are going in the Department. No matter where we go in this Department, we give good value for money. The rural water scheme and housing budget will be fully spent. There will be some savings on the major capital water programmes because some local authorities may not have started on time, as happens every year. However, that will be made up next year.