On the economic and budgetary strategy, it is clear that creating a low inflation environment, keeping public expenditure increases in line with resources, keeping debt levels low and planning a coherent investment strategy will reap rewards, not just in the long term but in a matter of years. This is a prudent policy. The Government's sensible economic and budgetary policies contributed in no small way to the achievement of unprecedented growth levels up to 2002, which will continue to ensure that the Irish economy performs comparatively well in the future.