Mick Barry (Cork North Central, Anti-Austerity Alliance) | Oireachtas source

Say there is a target to reach, and Mr. Carter had indicated he feels the stretched targets are unrealistic. It has already been teased out at the committee somewhat that topping up can be achieved by setting targets for getting private income through medical work. Are there other ways of sourcing private income? For example, I raised the question of debt. Deputy Kelly told me that at the moment that is not possible, the parties are not allowed to borrow and their hands are tied. Perhaps the witnesses would clarify that. Is the selling of assets something that happens at the moment or will it be coming in the pipeline with trusts?