Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senators Brennan and Jim D'Arcy referred to the Narrow Water bridge project. This is a very exciting project, particularly for those who live in north Louth and south Down. I understand that the order relating to the project has not yet been signed and that there have been delays in progressing it. I will certainly attempt to discover the up-to-date position from the relevant Minister and relay the information I obtain in that regard to the Senators.

Like others, Senators Norris and Keane referred to the situation regarding the Camelot group and the register for lobbyists.

Senator Noone referred to upward-only rents. The judgment handed down yesterday was specific to the case involved and to a particular clause in the lease. I do not know whether the judgment relates to any other leases but as far as I am aware it does not.

Senator Walsh stated that the Government is suggesting that the economy is on the upturn and indicated his view that it may be 2020 before such an upturn occurs.

I would be much more optimistic than the Senator in that regard. The Senator has been calling for more cuts in public expenditure when the majority of people, and members of his party on the other side of the House, are calling for more expenditure in almost every area of Government. What is Fianna Fáil's policy?