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Dáil
‹ Order of Business

Ministers of State in Taoiseach’s Department

Summary

Deputy Kelleher asks whether additional Ministers of State will be appointed to support the Taoiseach’s workload; the Taoiseach replies that there are no such plans.

Does the Taoiseach intend appointing any more Ministers of State to the Department of the Taoiseach in view of the fact that he is now hands-on in the Departments of Justice and Equality and Health? In view of his announcement today, it seems the Taoiseach is now running those Departments.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Perhaps the Deputy might table a parliamentary question on that matter rather than raising it on the Order of Business.

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Is there any intention of increasing the number of Ministers of State attached to the Department of the Taoiseach to assist him in his workload?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

If I was to follow some of the wonderful revelations relating to Deputy Kelleher, perhaps he could come over here, participate from the Opposition and be given real responsibility. The answer to Deputy Kelleher's question is "No".

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