Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)

Question 264: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of new committees, advisory groups or new positions in general that have been put in place since he was appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40547/11]

Alan Shatter (Minister, Department of Justice, Equality and Defence; Dublin South, Fine Gael)

No new committees or advisory groups have been put in place in my Department since this Government took office.