Martin Conway (Fine Gael)

While none of us is in agreement with the entirety of the programme, we must all recognise that there is little choice in the matter. This country is being funded by the EU and IMF. We are not where we want to be, and we must deal with that reality. We have to cut our cloth according to our measure, in a situation where our bills are being paid for by others.

I have always held the Minister in very high regard. The impressive manner in which he has compiled the capital programme has raised him further in my estimation.