Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)

The State Claims Agency has a duty in terms of the public purse, as does the Minister. The Minister also has a broader duty than the State Claims Agency in terms of dealing with the humanity of the issue, with the human person in this predicament. Does the Minister accept that she has a broader role than the State Claims Agency? I urge her to ensure that it is made clear to the agency that Louise O'Keeffe needs assurance that she will not have costs charged against her or taken from her.

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