David Norris (Independent)

I was proud to hear representatives of the applicant countries talking of their ambitions of following the Irish economic model. We can be happy with that and I compliment the Minister on making provision for pensions. It is unusual to find a Minister who is altruistic and who is thinking of the long term rather than short-term benefit. That is excellent and I support it.

Too much health expenditure goes on administration, which needs to be overseen clearly.