Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am not sure whether the Deputy is seeking clarification around the amount of money we can spend or on how we can spend it. I cannot give any assurances on behalf of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. He can speak for himself. My job is to ensure Ireland gets sufficient money and full drawdown under EU schemes.

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