Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)

Question 3: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the discussions if any he has had with public service sectoral interests in the context of next years budget; the impacts if any, that have been advised to them in terms of staff and budget reductions; the planned reductions in 2012 by sector; the way the reductions will be managed to ensure front line services are maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35353/11]

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