Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I am concerned that the discussion might be devolving into statements. There are specific areas for discussion within the Vote, dealing both with big ticket items and smaller ones. I presume the Minister and his officials are examining each of these intensely with a view to identifying how savings can be made with the minimal impact. That is what any Minister in any Government would seek to do. We have ascertained that there is very little by way of extra savings accruing from 2012 to carry over into 2013. The figures are €87 million and €27 million, with one scenario, which is to do nothing, allow the schemes to wind up and achieve savings in the order of €48 million, which leaves some €39 million. I understand these savings are nearly all on the current expenditure side.