Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

It is good to have a countervailing view to the right wing orthodoxy that is emerging from the Fine Gael Party. It is always nice to have such a palliative intervention. There are some issues in terms of value for money, accountability and managing an expanded programme.

I do not know where Deputy Timmins got his figure for staff numbers, which obviously embraces the broader office.

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