Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Minister mentioned employer contributions of €200 million. The rise in Exchequer funding is dismal compared to the level of funding before austerity began. What are the Minister's plans for the 2018 budget? Is the Minister considering any specific additional thing? The Minister's party seems to be the one party that does not have a clear view on the issue. One has not been articulated. Before the general election, it was shy about stating where it stood. Will the Minister promote a full-scale Dáil debate on this subject before the end of this term or the next one?

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