Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

Question 2: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the anticipated savings that will be made in terms of salaries and other costs arising from the budget 2009 announcement of the rationalisation of State agencies for which his Department is responsible; the reason for the reduction of 24% in the budget of the Irish Human Rights Commission and 43% in that of the Equality Authority; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by both bodies regarding the consequences of the reductions; if he will ensure that both bodies have adequate funds to discharge their statutory duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40459/08]

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