Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I was about to answer the question before the Deputy interrupted. If the Deputy lets me answer each question he puts to me I will be happy to answer further questions after that. Yes, we see underspends each year at this point in the year. I will be happy to give an analysis of how this year compares with previous years. However, the gross figure I referred to for the level of underspend we have at present is a significant figure to allow the Government to deal with other matters that are developing during the year.