Marc Ó Cathasaigh (Waterford, Green Party)
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It is a difficult one to accept. I know what Mr. Gleeson is saying. The Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform does not like the idea of hypothecation but it certainly exists in the public eye. The documentation we have states that if there is a shortfall it is topped up by Exchequer funding. What Mr. Gleeson is saying is this is not the case and the full amount is made available through Exchequer funding and through the Vote.