Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein)

I could not let what the Minister said go. He struck almost a smug note when he said there were concerns about the large exodus from the public sector and its consequences. He has acknowledged the good work of public servants, which is correct, but could he also acknowledge the fact that public services are under significant pressure? It would be entirely misleading for us to have a false debate in the House-----

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