Lucinda Creighton (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)

While we can argue over the figures, the reality is that there has been a 20% cut, which does not reflect the drop in GNP. The NGOs, including Trócaire and GOAL are all reeling in confusion. They cannot plan because they do not know which programmes will be cut. If the Minister could clarify that, it would be very beneficial for them.

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