Joe O'Toole (Independent)

I do not know what we can make of the fact that this is the most attractive country for foreign direct investment, but I am delighted about this also. I am also delighted that the value of our exports in the third quarter of the year is the highest it has ever been. These are important points.

There are steps that can be taken. Why will the Government not take a decision on the metro north project? Every analysis shows that the investment will be repaid on the double and create 6,000 jobs at no immediate cost to the Government.