Paul Bradford (Fine Gael)

During the term of the previous Seanad, we discussed the Croke Park agreement and had an informal arrangement to continue that debate. It would be opportune for the Leader to arrange with the Government to have a substantive debate on the Croke Park agreement, which is deemed to be central to economic recovery. There was a commitment to substantial savings in public expenditure. If we are to return to economic growth and job creation, we must ensure, at a minimum, that the savings materialise as promised. I ask the Leader to request the Government for an update on the savings achieved in advance of the forthcoming budget.