Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

I read that one of the Taoiseach's people concerned was recently decorated by the French Government. If that is true, I extend my congratulations.

He clearly thinks this policy brings a valuable dimension to governance. The way things are going, I agree with him. It brings a valuable dimension and I am happy we are agreed on that. However, does he think the idea should be extended? For example, what is his view about recruiting senior managers in the private sector for certain jobs, not just in his own Department but in the Civil Service generally?

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