Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)

Is the political activity that was the subject of the inquiry absolutely forbidden for outside consultants now? Is it a necessary condition of employment that is the case? Apart from a circular, are the procedures arising from the report now in the Cabinet handbook? Are they to be inserted and when will that happen?

Following a previous question on this matter, has the Taoiseach had the chance to review if his Department is the most appropriate place for adjudication of the procurement process? He may answer that the Cabinet secretariat undertakes this function but is that not part of his Department as well? Does the Taoiseach think there should be outside adjudication of such matters so their integrity is beyond doubt?

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