Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

In the first case, and as I said to Deputy Gilmore, a transfer of functions order must be made. There will then be co-ordination between what is happening in that part of the FÁS organisation and social welfare. Over time as we deal with the IR issues, we will deal with the overall integration of the service. That is what is going to happen. Whatever is required legislatively to achieve that will be proceeded with. End of story.

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