The current unemployment level is disgraceful and is far too high at 13.8%, but as late as 1993 it was as high as 18%. That is not to excuse any mistakes made in the past - far from it - but we have been in difficult positions before and we have risen to the challenge. The Taoiseach announced he will seek a dissolution of the Dáil shortly after the legislative process which follows the budget has been completed. People will have the opportunity to argue the points and performances of the past. That will happen soon enough.