Jack Chambers: “It is about getting the balance right, between the short-term demands and the pressures of today.”

The best way to reduce uncertainty for public servants is for public service unions and associations to enter talks to reach a clear agreement on public service pay.

Success will be measured by how quickly we can translate the €275.4bn committed through the national development plan into real projects - the water, energy and transport infrastructure we need to deliver more housing and tackle…

I want to find a pathway forward. I'm absolutely clear about that.

I think (it) has created a much more safe and sustainable place for our public finances, which has been my core objective here.