We ended up with a situation where the Estimates showed a surplus. In fairness, the Minister for Finance insisted that this would be the case in spite of all the accusations that were made against him throughout the year. While the sum of €85 million or €95 million might not be much it was a surplus and it exonerates his strategy, which is at the core of this matter. The decisions taken in the budget were not taken lightly, they were not in any way a technical exercise. They were necessary steps which had to be taken to ensure our continued prosperity.