Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I am aware of that issue. The Minister is seeking to do all he can. I indicated when reorganising Departments that this matter would ultimately be removed from that Department and become the responsibility of the Department of Social Protection. There is a perennial issue with regard to meeting demand. I am aware of the situation and the Minister is doing all he can to deal with it.

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