Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael)

The Minister is actually saying the cuts will be implemented. Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is covered by section 38 of the Health Act and must adhere to the efficiencies the Government is seeking in the sector. This year 26 of its staff will retire and, accordingly, will not be replaced. How can the service avoid the public service adjustments the Government requires from affecting its provision of front-line services? The Minister has not given me any good news tonight. How will we protect these services?