Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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Most people believed that the banks were the whole cause of the crash but the public deficit was probably the biggest cause of the crash. How sustainable does Mr. Watt believe that things are at the moment? We have seen a huge increase again in the Civil Service, the HSE, and all areas of public expenditure. All of these areas have defined pensions and lump sums, which comprise a huge burden on the taxpayer. Is Mr Watt making recommendations on how the burden can be reduced in all areas as well?