Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

He has 36 so it seems extraordinary that he could want another 20; one would not receive such an increase in any Department. He will have to wait his turn because we have given priority to the labour inspectors and other commitments under Towards 2016. We have waited a long time for these so a new organisation can wait a few more years if the staff are required.

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