Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I thank the Ministers for the economic statement and the answer. There is a great deal to take on board on it. I will home in on two particular issues. When one stands back and looks at all the economic indicators, each one is stronger than the next. It is in a strong position. Unemployment, for example, is at a record low. At the same time the Government has large sums it is putting towards capital spending. Are the Ministers satisfied there is capacity to deliver on that spend from a human and economic point of view? They are looking at figures of €250 million, I think, for next year. That would be a significant increase. Are they satisfied there is the capacity to deliver on that?