David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is a question that was not answered. An Teachta Pearse Doherty and I had put a direct question to the Minister earlier. Was the Minister presented with any background, options or efficiencies papers by his officials, in advance of taking the decision to spend the extra €120 million, on where the money could be found? Was he presented with any paper which even had broad headings? He mentioned reallocation and higher expenditure.