Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

First, I welcome Deputy Ó Caoláin back to the House and wish him every strength and success. It is good to see him back working again.

The assistance mainly relates to legislative matters or matters that Members from political parties would be briefed on in the normal course of affairs when legislation is before the House. It is no more than that. Sometimes Members might want to see a Minister or Minister of State but most Members would do that on their own strength. Ministers are always very accommodating to people on all sides of the House.

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