Mr. Martin Fraser:

I hold both roles. That has not always been the case but I carry out both roles. I am only one person so it is not as if I am split down the middle but the role of Secretary to the Government is as the title suggests. My main role is to look after the business of Government, including the agendas and arrangements for Cabinet meetings, the promulgation of decisions and the constitutional aspect of the job, if I may describe it thus, which includes relations with the Áras. As you may know, I am the Accounting Officer for Áras an Uachtaráin but I am also involved with relations with the Áras, transmitting Bills that are passed by the Houses to the President, constitutional business, formation of Government, the appointment of the Taoiseach and of judges-----