As it is now 10.30 a.m. I must terminate the discussion. In accordance with Standing Order 79B, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:
The Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service has completed its consideration of the following Estimate for public services for the year ended 31 December 2002 - Vote 44 - Flood Relief (Revised Estimates 2002).
On behalf of the Select Committee, I would like to thank the Minister of State and his officials for attending today's meeting. I remind members that the Select Committee will meet again immediately to continue its consideration of the Finance Bill, 2002.