Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This scheme has a budget of €175 million. Under it, there are guaranteed places for people who fall within the eligible categories and, after that, concessionary places are made available. We have maintained a high level of commitment in this area but most of the requests are for people to move outside the established rules. The Minister of State has undertaken to examine it and he has sought with Opposition Members to find resolutions but these are not easy to find. That is why it is taking considerable time to consider this.

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