David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome this brave and courageous Minister to the House. I do not agree with her on this, but I acknowledge that she did manage in a difficult battle to reduce the cuts that were imposed on her in this very difficult situation. I also acknowledge the fact that I happened to notice that a Minister of State came into the House and was prepared to take over but the Minister did this House the courtesy of staying. I think it is worthwhile to state that.