John Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

It is a matter of recognising the needs. Every Deputy who conducts a clinic will hear people, not just in the clinic but on the street, discuss the issue of how many Ministers over the years have not dealt with the areas where savings can be effected. I presume that the savings effected through the clampdown on social welfare fraud and a stronger inspectorate will go towards removing the cuts that unfortunately had to be made this year.

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