Frank Fahey (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

Deputy McGrath is making a fundamental mistake in giving examples such as the ones he mentioned earlier, because all spending is subject to the Estimates and budgetary processes of the Department of Finance and other Departments. This legislation underpins a multi-annual expenditure programme, as outlined by the Minister for Finance, which is designed to bridge the gaps in funding and services for people with disabilities. It underpins a public expenditure programme over the next five years, in order to address those identified gaps and I am satisfied the Bill will achieve its aim in that regard. There are rights in the Bill ——

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