Susan O'Keeffe (Labour) | Oireachtas source

To make decisions, to introduce policy, to change a Minister's mind or offer proposals for legislation. There are all sorts of ways in which power can be potentially manifested. I am just asking Professor Hardiman, as a political scientist, where the Civil Service fits into the power structure that exists in this country. One could examine the position in other countries but we are interested only in what happens here.