Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

When the Taoiseach last answered questions on these matters, he stated that there was a close working relationship between the Department of Finance, the Health Service Executive, his Department and the Department of Health and Children in respect of health matters. He advised me that one of his advisers attends a frequent series of meetings in that regard. Will he clarify whether it is the same adviser who attends that series of meetings in relation to health matters? Is it possible to identify that person and does he or she have a role in the formulation of policy in respect of health issues? Is part of his or her function the drawing up of briefings and reports for the Taoiseach particularly in relation to health matters discussed and determined at these cross-departmental engagements?

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