I welcome the publication of the Estimates and the provision for more than €40 billion in public spending next year. That is well over €10,000 for every man, woman and child. The €40 billion is provided by the hard work of the Irish people. The Government's first job is to manage the public money and invest it wisely on behalf of the people. That means delivering the public services they expect, getting value for public money and spending it within a sustainable social and economic strategy.