Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The scheme has worked. Some of the Minister's proposals refer to a reduction of between 15% and 25% in regard to voluntary groups. The Minister is correct to review the scheme. A review is very wise and it is wise to correct any abuses of the scheme if they exist. The scheme is working and it should not be restricted by the Minister in such as way as to prevent it from working. This would cancel its benefits. I hope that whatever new proposals the Minister makes will be for the people rather than to save moneys for the Department.

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