Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)

The Senator's point is fair. I wish I was in a position to be able to tell him we can reverse this decision but we cannot. Some 80% of the budget relates to pay. There are commitments under Croke Park. I have to be honest and straight with the Senator. The decision has been made with regard to this budget line. However, the IT courses will be reconfigured in line with the recommendations. It is the case that the money is not there. I do not want to plámás the Senator or give him the usual political platitudes but I must be straight with him and tell him that the money is not there.