Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As a member of Government, I am very conscious of the need to ensure that there is value for money, not only on these issues but across Government. I find it difficult to accept the basic premise of Deputy O'Callaghan's amendment when he said that the entire cost of the current regime is €5,000. I would imagine that a couple of advertisements in a newspaper would amount to €5,000.