Government support deal rumours
Deputies McGrath and Byrne alleged the Government had traded support for projects or schools in return for votes, and asked for the cost. The Tánaiste said he had no information to give on the matter.
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Yes, of course. I have a serious question. Will the Tánaiste outline today or early next week the financial cost of buying votes from Deputies Lowry, Grealish and Naughten to oppose the no-confidence motion yesterday? It was a grubby deal and I would like to know the cost. They are announcing on Facebook schools, hospitals, roads and other projects and the Government is down to the level of picking up the phone and begging people to come in for an open chequebook. It is outrageous to buy confidence in the Minister like that and to get votes. It is despicable.
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Which schools were promised to Independent Deputies in exchange for their votes of confidence in the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, yesterday? There was much wheeling and dealing but many schools around the country require building work. I understand some Independent Deputies had their favourite schools placed higher on the list in exchange for their votes of confidence in the Minister.
