Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

According to what the Taoiseach said, the Estimates for 2009 will provide for several cutbacks and, presumably, some increases. He told the Opposition that he would welcome an input and constructive suggestions on how money should be spent. Will he change the Estimates procedure in order that this can happen? Otherwise what will happen is that the Government will come with its list of cutbacks on budget day——

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