Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)

I have some supplementary points. First, the motor tax fund was ring-fenced in respect of the local government fund. I do not know how that could have been done if it is not possible to do the same in this case. Second, the Minister reports there is very little relationship between the two Departments regarding this scheme. Would he consider having a relationship with the Department of Social Protection concerning this scheme in order to go about it in a systematic way, given there are people who are already categorised as requiring fuel allowance?

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