John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)

The wording and advice of the Parliamentary Counsel is clear and unambiguous and should not be interfered with. The total amount of arrears currently owed to the Department is €5.4 million. The Deputy is correct in that 49 people owe almost €1 million, 34 owe in excess of €10,000 each, ten in excess of €20,000, two in excess of €30,000 and three in excess of €40,000.

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