Maria Corrigan (Fianna Fail)

Services immediately felt the impact of his commitment. There was extensive development, A Vision for Change was drawn and, for the first time ever, multi-annual funding was introduced. As the Minister for Health and Children and Finance and now as Taoiseach, Deputy Cowen has honoured this commitment to people who have been frequently forgotten. Therefore, I have every confidence he will honour the commitment he gave to our people and country to lead us to economic recovery.