James Bannon (Fine Gael)

Last year we were told much about what would be done and the budget was applauded. However, the truth came out and the Minister who introduced last year's budget has been got rid of. Sooner, rather than later, the Government will suffer the same fate at the hands of the electorate.

The Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, would like us to believe he is bearing gifts in budget 2005.