Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I join other Deputies in complimenting the work done by the Minister and her Department in what were very challenging times.

I have no doubt that in the weeks ahead she will be equally up to the task of dovetailing activities in such a way as to ensure a smooth return to work for the people who have been out of work, be they employers or employees, and that such a return will be backed up with a continued payment where necessary and a good liaison between the Department and those affected.

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