James Bannon (Fine Gael)

Will the Deputy Leader arrange a debate on the mismanagement of public finances and the wastage by this Government? We have seen a series of fiascoes by the Government such as PPARS, e-voting and the health care crisis. Recently we read that helicopter flights taken by the Taoiseach around the country last year cost in the region of €650,000. One trip between Dublin and Wicklow cost €2,100. This should be investigated because it sounds hollow in the ears of carers of the elderly and home helps who are concerned about Government waste. I would like an end to such waste and I seek a debate on this issue.