Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)

I accept the need to examine models and that it is right to protect the taxpayer. When the Minister has brought proposals to Government when will the guarantee hit the streets? There is a high risk to the taxpayer. However, companies need funding and we need to ensure they are viable. The big question remains. When will the guarantee get to the end user?

The Minister of State referred to a high level working group. Sometimes what is needed is a low level working group, to get at the real savings. It is often the people on the shop floor who can tell us how to be more cost effective.

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