Liam Fitzgerald (Fianna Fail)

Every cent allocated will be spent 2002, including €350 million in supports aimed at tackling disadvantage, which I will deal with more fully if I am allowed. Plain simple facts appear to be causing pain to some on the Opposition side of the House. Perhaps they need a political spin doctor to prescribe an antidote which will relieve that pain, but they should not blame me if the facts cause them discomfort.

(Interruptions.)