Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)

Based on the contributions of Senators, there is acceptance that the overall trend is very positive. Individual recommendations, particularly relating to transport and health infrastructure, need to be considered by Ministers and their Departments. The ESRI is giving the Department of Finance and the Government a clean bill of health and recommends carrying on and keeping a very strict line for future priorities.

Sitting suspended at 5.40 p.m. and resumed at 6 p.m.