Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The staff levels continue to increase in most of these areas. In recent years, the HSE has received thousands of additional staff. We are not talking here about a small number. There were 28 new permanent posts approved.

On the fisheries issue, I understand that there is no alteration of or change in the present legislation, but there is an internal examination by the Minister of the administrative sanctions. Obviously, it takes into account the views of the stakeholders.

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