Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

There is no argument with such an arrangement in principle, but it should be up-front and people should know about it. In that context, the Taoiseach has indicated the Deputies who are permanently involved. However, in reply to Deputy Kenny earlier, the Taoiseach stated, "and including other Deputies from time to time". Who are the Lanigan's ball Deputies who step in and out again? Will the Taoiseach tell us who they are? He has told us those who are in his permanent coterie, but who are those who are occasionally in the Government's favour in terms of fast-tracking of information and responses etc.? What are the criteria for establishing if Deputies are with or against the Government?

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