Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I was trying to get from the communist stage to the capitalist stage so I just had one in the middle — it is more socialist.

The person endeavours as best they can to assist all the Ministers of State. It is a political appointment. The person liaises with the Ministers of State and assists them in political areas where they can. It obviously means the individual can only work on certain projects and do certain work with the Ministers of State but they do that to their best ability. A substantial saving is made due to the fact that 15 or 16 people are not involved. It is, perhaps, not the easiest means for one individual to try to move, but these people work on projects for Ministers of State to the best of their abilities. It is cheaper that way.

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