Michael Mullins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I know it was and he gave some good examples of what is happening on the ground. I would not be happy with the length of time it is taking to process applications and get appeal decisions. However, Senator O'Donovan must remember that it is not that long ago since his party was in government and cut every social welfare payment in a budget. Unfortunately in this difficult economic climate, some reductions must be made. We all wish we were not in this situation, but the Minister for Social Protection did well that the cuts were confined to €226 million-----