James Bannon (Fine Gael)

Even as we speak, there is a similar arrangement between the Minister of State and the Minister, Deputy Cullen. However, less adherence to the old saws and more attention to cohesive policy would benefit the Government and, by extension, the citizens it purports to serve. It is important that this policy looks after the needs of our citizens.

We had an important debate earlier on the mid-term review of the BMW region. The Minister of State should ask the people of that region how they feel about the proposed annual offer of €1 billion for road construction. I hope he will bring that message to the Cabinet. Much was promised for the BMW region but little was delivered.