Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I would also make the point to Deputy McDonald that it is important that the Government stick to its plan, which is working in a sense of moving towards renewed confidence in the Irish economy.

As the Minister for Finance has stated, any flexibility that arises should clearly be invested in infrastructure for the public good, such as schools, primary care centres and public buildings, so that contractors and other people can have the opportunity to go work and earn a living and there is some investment for the future.

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