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February 04 2009

Green Party Education Spokesperson Paul Gogarty today welcomed the re-prioritisation of E150 million of capital expenditure to employment-intensive activities in the areas of school building and
energy efficiency improvements.

“This week some of the toughest decisions ever had to be taken to protect our very way of life. Our whole financial future was dependent on making cuts to stabilise our economy and protect our credit rating internationally,” he stated.

“The Green Party took its share of the responsibility seriously while endeavouring to protect the most vulnerable in our society. At the same time we lobbied strongly for additional investment to create jobs
and reduce energy costs.

“Hopefully we will see the benefits of this additional investment in the coming months. More hard decisions will have to be taken, but at least a start has been made.

“The time will come when those who contributed to this mess will get their come-uppance. But for now the focus has to be on working together to rebuild our weakened economy,” said Paul Gogarty TD.

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