Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)

Sinn Féin will understand the pairing arrangements when they are sitting on the other side of the House, sharing power. It would look well to have Corporal O'Dea sitting beside Deputy Ó Caoláin.

Does the Taoiseach intend to alter the responsibilities of the Ministers of State in his Department? In particular, does he intend to create new ministerial positions? Fine Gael suggested that ministerial responsibility for small business, consumer affairs, immigration and anti-social behaviour could be of considerable benefit in assisting the economy, the consumer and society as a whole to move towards a more multicultured society.

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