Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

Before the Minister of State, Deputy Brendan Smith, leaves the Chamber, I have to say that his explanation that the community care service in Dublin can absorb €6.83 million worth of special programmes for people who could be kept out of hospital, defies any understanding of what is happening in community care in the city. I know he has taken note of what Deputy O'Connor wisely said to him, but perhaps he can also take note of my point.

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