Shane Ross (Dublin South, Independent)
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The Taoiseach would be one. I do not think any Ministers should have any spouses travelling with them at the State's expense. I do not think there is justification for that. Maybe the Taoiseach, in exceptional circumstances, should be able to do so. The President should probably also have the right. They are the only exceptions I can think of. I include the Tánaiste. I cannot see why he should have his wife travelling with him. Would Deputy McGuinness agree with that?