Seanad debates

Wednesday, 16 April 2003

Central Mental Hospital: Motion.

 

I agree that money realised from the disposal of an asset should not be squandered or diverted into current spending initiatives by the Department of Finance. I share Senator Henry's objection to any approach of that nature but that is not what the Minister of State has in mind as, no doubt, he will outline to the House. In recent statements, he has indicated his intentions with regard to the first tranche of the proceeds. That is reflected in Senator Mansergh's proposed amendment, which I second, notably the provision with regard to fit-out works for regional office space taken by the Office of Public Works for the National Educational Psychology Service to accelerate the expansion of the service. That is a worthwhile project for which the use of this funding is appropriate.

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