Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the way, in respect of his announcement of 3 February 2009, it is intended to effect the 8% reduction in professional fees for services provided to or funded by his Department; the amount expected to be saved in his Department's budget as a result of this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4747/09]

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