Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

Does the Minister of State agree that sometimes we must borrow to stimulate the economy and create jobs to tackle unemployment? Is he aware cutbacks on the current and capital sides may depress further economic activity? What new creative and radical proposals has he in mind to generate new jobs in our economy, particularly in disadvantaged areas?

Will the Minister of State condemn the outrageous attacks by some politicians, commentators and those on the right on our public service and public sector workers? Does he agree the public service has made a major contribution to employment and to delivering public services to people? Does he agree it is time to end these types of attack?

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