John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In hindsight, can I ask you what's your view with regard to ... and it was touched upon with one of the previous speakers, that during your tenure, public expenditure increased by almost 44% in the four years that you were Secretary General. I know you have stated clearly that politicians make policy decisions, but do you have any regrets about the fact that expenditure spiralled to such an extent while you were Secretary General?