Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

It certainly was. God loves those who try.

I am in no position to make such a statement. I have all the policies, strategies and targets in place. My Department and I intend to move towards achieving those targets. However, I cannot tell the House what will be in the next Social Welfare Bill, for we are only now finalising this one. I would hate to pre-empt the House's decision.

Amendment put.

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