Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)

Tá mé buíoch dóibh siúd a bhí ag obair go dian ar an daonáireamh. I also commend the people who collated the preliminary census figures. It is clear we have had a higher than expected increase in population and our birth rate is the highest in Europe. Crucially, all these statistics will assist the Government and its agencies and local Government agencies in planning. In anticipation of the publication of the full results next March, has the Government plans to take on board the increase in population and the high birth place, particularly in regard to the provision of public services, especially in the health and education sectors? If so, will the Minister of State outline them? Will he ensure there will be a debate on this issue?

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