Jim D'Arcy (Fine Gael)

We have a hard task ahead. This will be a lean year for the people. I congratulate everybody who is rowing in, including the politicians, in keeping the ship steady. We are gaining the respect of the international community, but that will not put food on the table. Nevertheless, it is a welcome development. I hope it is followed by more of the same so that we can release some money into the retail economy.