Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

At a recent budget meeting, €1.5 million in cuts was mentioned. As the Minister knows, the problem for local authorities is that they have to deliver a balanced budget. They expect the money to come in afterwards. When they pass a budget, it must be balanced. I look forward to going back to Sinn Féin councillors in Cork City Council to tell them that there will be no cuts for the council next year and the money will be received.