Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)

As I am conscious of the time constraints, I will focus on the 30% reduction in the public sector. Has the Minister examined the costs involved in bringing that about? He is talking about major efficiency in a sector where many buildings are probably not even up to basic standards. For example, many prefabricated buildings are used in the education sector. Is the Government providing a fund in the Departments of Education and Science and Health and Children, for example, to bring about that transformation? How much will it cost?

I must leave to attend a funeral following the Minister's reply. I wish everyone a happy Christmas.

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