Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Thank you. I was not aware of that.

I was at the same IBEC briefing as Senator McDowell and I fully agree with him. There needs to be a utilisation of the public private partnership model. There is also a need to look at how we can use the European Investment Bank in terms of being able to draw down funding. We need to invest in infrastructure.

I am sure the Cathaoirleach was listening to the US President, Mr. Trump, last night. He spoke of his plans for the United States of America in terms of investment in infrastructure. It is important that we, as a country, build on the capital plan for investment, add to it and to outline the work.

I am happy to take Senator Swanick's amendment to the Order of Business.