Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)

I will not argue that there is enough money to go around but, as the Minister will probably agree, those least fortunate and most in need of his help are probably deserving of a little more special attention. There is a scarcity of resources but the mark of the Government will be best judged by how it looks after those with most need. These parents and children have suffered considerably with the cuts over the past while and if there are more cuts coming down the tracks for them, it would be very unjust and unfair.

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