Seanad debates

Thursday, 12 December 2002

Appropriation Bill, 2002 [Certified Money Bill]: Second and Subsequent Stages.

 

I support the Bill. Public confidence in the management of the economy and public finances is improving. When the Government was elected, everybody knew there were more difficult times ahead. It was elected to keep the economy on the rails. This means there must be sound public finances and the maintenance of full employment or an unemployment rate of about 5%. We must generate the resources needed for the many pressing social and infrastructural needs which I do not deny are evident. The foundation is that we keep the public finances sound. I am satisfied that after six months that is the intention of the Government.

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