Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Before dealing with the Bill, I refer to the commitment the Government gave to facilitate an analysis of budgetary proposals and greater transparency regarding the budgetary process, including the preparation of the Finance Bill and Social Welfare Bill. The idea was that there would be an opportunity to discuss the issues in detail - to prepare the ground, so to speak - whether in plenary session in this Chamber or at committee level. It is something that must be done in the future. Alongside that, it behoves Members on all sides of the House to come forward with proposals and meaningful analysis. Having been in the Chamber for the past 30 minutes or so, I am struck by the lack of analysis and proposals from the other side of the House. It is easy to condemn but rather more difficult to come up with positive concrete proposals.

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