Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I think so. It is the case in respect of several bodies. I imagine it is there in the case of the CPCC, and it might also be useful in this context. The Minister can obviously ask for such advice of his or her own accord, but having a statutory basis for advising the Minister does seem to be sensible.