Aidan Davitt (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I will not delay the Minister for long. This Bill, based on our budget, is key legislation to ensure all promises will come to fruition. It is very prudent and appropriate at this time to reflect on the good work that has been done by the Government over the past while and, in particular, the array of forms of assistance that have been provided to those who are not so lucky in life, from carers to the unemployed. What the Government has done over the past five years is very commendable. I welcome the budget and the appropriation that is following it, whereby the money will be distributed.

I will not delay the House any longer. On this day, I am sure that the Minister would love to be out canvassing with Senator Kyne and other Members of this House.