Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Legislation that requires expending public money, that is, taxpayers' money, requires a money message from the Government. Under our Constitution, that is the prerogative of the Government, not a decision of the Oireachtas. However, I will take a look at Deputy Ó Caoláin's correspondence. I do recall seeing it. My office is somewhat inundated at present by-----

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