Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

-----whether in IT, culture, music or entertainment. We want our share of those investments and I regret that the Deputy should be so negative.

The early retirement scheme is bringing forward retirement. These people are going somewhat earlier than they otherwise would have gone, and the Minister for Health has provided very significant budget lines in respect of A Vision for Change and primary care. The health service management are managing this change. That is their job.

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