Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am at one with the Deputy that we need to ensure the stability and sustainability of this sector. It is important that this matter is brought to a resolution. As I said, the Departments are willing to re-engage with the unions at any point in this process. It is absolutely vital that these services continue. The Deputy has that assurance. There are mechanisms in place that need to be gone through. We need to wait for the result of the ballot on Monday and see where we are from there. However, our commitment to ensure these services continue is clear.

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