Alex White (Dublin South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I do not imagine I have much I can add to the response I have given on behalf of the Minster for Social Protection. Clearly, there is an acute problem, as described by the Deputy. As a Deputy, I am aware of the problem myself. I do not have any particular knowledge or insight other than what I have relayed to the House on behalf of the Minister. I gather the Deputy had an opportunity to raise the matter with the Minister, Deputy Burton, earlier but certainly I will relay to the Minister what has been said by the Deputy this evening. She has put the case clearly and I will ensure the message is relayed to the Minister for Social Protection.

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