We need a full debate on this issue. If public policy is being determined purely on the basis of politics, as happened at the last general election, it is scandalous. I ask for a debate to take place today with statements on the subject. The Leader of the House is a former member of that Cabinet and the distinguished representative of the Government in this House. Will she stand over the actions of her colleague, Deputy Woods? Does she defend them? Untold hardship has been caused to communities which want the schools building programme advanced. They should not have to be satisfied with the whims of the Fianna Fáil Party as it prepares for an election. An urgent debate is required. The truth has been exposed: the people were conned at the last general election.