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

I understand why the Deputy wishes to be dismissive of the answers I have given. I am answering his questions, and I am doing so in the context of an economy that is growing, in which we are increasing investment and which is making a difference to people's lives and living standards. While there are needs that must be met, the Deputy will never acknowledge any of the progress that is being made in responding to issues in the lives of the people he and I represent. I return to the point I made. If he looks at the unallocated column as well as what is pre-committed in expenditure, the ability is there to make progress on the issues to which he is referring.