Tony Kett (Fianna Fail)

I support the remarks made by Senator Terry. Section 5(4) states that "in determining the appropriate allocation under subsections (2) or (3) in a financial year, the Minister or specified body concerned shall ensure that the amount remaining after the allocation is not less than the amount that is required". I do not understand what is meant by "the amount remaining after the allocation". Senator Terry spoke about this matter. Will allocations be made to the disability sector at the same time that all other allocations are being made by Ministers? I hope this section of the Bill does not mean that allocations will be made to the disability sector from the overall fund that is available after allocations have been made to all other Departments.