Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

Yes, on her Department consulting providers to seek discounts. Is the Minister now saying she is unaware that the previous Minister and his officials were also seeking discounts, irrespective of the legal opinion? Despite the fact that this matter was referred to in the budget briefing, is she claiming that she is unaware of those negotiations and intentions? Did she disregard them when making last week's cut?

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