Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

It is the objective on every occasion to ensure whatever allocation is made in the service plan this year, which is being exceeded in respect of when the plan was drawn up earlier this year, front line services are provided to the greatest extent possible with the money provided. The framework of the Croke Park agreement provides us with an unprecedented opportunity to ensure the changes that can and will be made-----

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