Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)

——I suggest the Minister has embarked on a philosophical argument about many of the other measures she has taken. I am interested to hear how she intends to square the circle in the next round of discussions on expenditure to the point where she will probably have to fight her case again against more reductions in her Department. I hope that with the help of this and the other House she will be encouraged by the fact that the sentiment is being expressed that we need at least to analyse whether those on very high incomes in what is still a wealthy society could make a greater contribution that would prevent her from having to come back into the House next year to justify further cuts, including, more than likely, in child benefit.