Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have just consulted the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, in real time on this issue. I thank Deputy Connolly for her acknowledgement of the Minister of State's work on this. The Minister of State and I very much accept and appreciate that there is a demand here. That excuse - insofar as it is one - does not fly. It is my understanding there is a derogation around staffing as well. The Minister of State is actively working on that and I will certainly lend my support in any way that I can to help.

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