Dáil debates
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed)
6:00 pm
Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
A previous speaker spoke about reducing the costs of government in general and the Oireachtas, in particular. We plan to reduce the cost of procurement in my area of responsibility. We are also looking at the expenses of this House and, in particular, there will be no capital expenditure on this House, other than essential maintenance.
There has been a demand from the other party opposite, the Labour Party, for an election. That would simply be a diversion and a form of escapism. We have to bite the bullet and get on with it now.
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