James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The truth of the matter is that our economy is recovering due to the sacrifices made by the Irish people and the policies pursued by the Government. We now have, for the first time in several years, a budget which has increased. I will ensure the school completion programme is protected. I want to see it enhanced. The review to which I alluded is critical because many times - I do not just blame the previous Government but successive governments - policies which appeared to be well-intentioned and sought better outcomes transpired not to deliver these. We must continually review what we do to inform ourselves that what we are doing is delivering what we seek.

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