Mairéad Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Yesterday, the IMF outlined the need for increased public investment here. It referred to the deficit we have in housing and public infrastructure. Our public infrastructure was creaking in the run up to the Covid-19 pandemic which put us on the back foot, with Ireland having the largest class sizes in Europe, etc. I would be interested to hear the Minister's viewpoint. We have had many discussions on capital expenditure and I know he believes it is very important. With the IMF highlighting that we are lagging behind our European counterparts, can the Minister outline his vision in respect of increased capital spending?