Joe O'Toole (Independent)

He always had the prices written down, like Flynn's in Banagher, in code. Customers did not know how much items cost but he knew. He would always say, "Look at that. It's £100 but sure I'll give it to you for £80". The budget was a bit like that — the Minister was pumping it up to give it back. He collected too much in the course of the year, so he could give some of it back next year. I do not know how long that trick will work.

From the overall perspective, however, I like the way in which the Minister has spent the money. I will hold my fire on education until we see the details. The Minister for Education and Science had total control and did not allow the Minister for Finance to say one word on education. She is going to outline that later today or tomorrow morning. I look forward to that.