Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 190: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether, in the context of the transfer of responsibility for equality and human rights to his Department, the cut in funding to the Equality Authority and Human Rights Commissioner dealt those organisations and the human rights and equality infrastructure in general a major blow; and if he will reverse the cuts. [14062/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The context in which financial provisions have been made by the Government for the Equality Authority and the Human Rights Commission has been with regard to the extremely difficult Exchequer position and the need for substantial savings. I am satisfied that in all the circumstances the funding made available is adequate to meet the needs of both organisations.