Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)

The Minister will recall the period of last December and January when the Government effectively collapsed. I assure her that provision was made for the programme and it would most certainly have commenced had the election not been called. This Government is benefiting in many ways from programmes we identified and funds we set aside. I note that some of the Minister's colleagues indicated in advance of coming to power that they would not be running around to the opening of various events, cutting tape and so on. They have done very well at that in recent weeks and I wish them well in it.

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