Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick East, Fine Gael)

The Minister says he is considering priorities for the pension bond. It is clear the school building programme should be a priority. I note the Minister cut €30 million from the programme in his recent supplementary budget. On the return, the investment managers of Ireland say they are interested in the scheme, but why is there no urgency? Infrastructure schemes under public private partnerships could be brought to the fore. The Minister needs to show leadership.

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