Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Wait a second. Despite all of the Deputies' commentary, at least give me a chance to reply.

This is a demand-led scheme. Of course we have census figures. Who is going to stand in the Dáil and say that census figures are wrong? However, it is a demand-led scheme. The estimate is 1.3 million households. Let me make two points in that regard. If more people register, of course we will be happy to pay them the €100 million. May I also point out-----

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