Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for all the information he has given us. The Minister stated earlier that the creation of jobs remains a top priority of Government. I recall reading that the IDA stated it was worth its while spending €1 million to create one job. I know that in this regard the Government proposes spending €17 billion between 2012 and 2016. Perhaps the Minister will tell us the estimated cost per job?

I was interested to hear that there is now available in the US a website through which citizens can examine Government spending, in particular on capital projects. Would the Minister consider the introduction of such a website here? It would probably not be that expensive but it would give citizens an opportunity of learning about what the Government is spending or planning to do.