Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Jeyes said earlier that the cost of legal services in 2013 was €34 million and the allocated budget for this year was €17 million. What was the cumulative deficit under each section of the carry-over? It should be possible to calculate the cumulative deficit if we know the carry-over for each section. Mr. Jeyes said that he accepts the need for a more multidisciplinary approach to inspections. In response to an earlier question from me in this regard he cited the Labour Court ruling but failed to cite the number of that ruling. A lot of people are interested in knowing that number.

It was reported in the media a number of weeks ago that Mr. Jeyes believes Tusla, to stand still, will require an additional €45 million next year. Has he contemplated the implications for the service if that additional €45 million is not provided?