Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

The fact that I broadened and created a second expert committee on foot of my engagement with the staff and the unions shows the respect I have for the staff, the unions, and their concerns. The DG said he is not looking at that but whatever cost cuts he is thinking of, he has to also think of the proper delivery of quality. There are public service obligations. Again, it is not for me to make those decisions it is up to the DG to come to me with them.