Marc MacSharry (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

And the first four of those only require a "Yes" or "No" answer. They're all for you, Taoiseach, and the last one might require a little bit further. I'd ask for the indulgence of the Chair. Can I ask you, Taoiseach, "Yes" or "No", that in your pre-budget considerations, commentary, proposals or, indeed, manifestos in the relevant period, did you ever propose expenditure cuts and tax increases?