Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

As I understand it, the Deputy is far from being a humble bean counter; she is a qualified accountant, which is a qualification of some repute.

On the national development plan, the Government must make decisions as part of the budgetary process. Deputy Burton will appreciate such decisions are confidential. The Government will be informed by the considerations available to it in that regard. I have stated, prior to any consideration of these matters by Government, that the question of stimulating productive investment in the economy must be fundamental in assessing the priorities for this year.

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