Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I cannot give the specifics as to when the report, which is still in preparation, will be published. However, the Department of Finance circular, which sets out the rules for the implementation of the 8% reduction, has been issued to all bodies and programmes within the Department Vote, as I said. Our Department reviews contracts in place for professional services to revise the fees down by 8% from 1 March for services to be rendered on or after that date. The answer to the Deputy's question is that it is envisaged the fee will be reduced by 8%——

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