Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

—— and to agree the principles of substantive legislation. Deputy Barry Andrews now has been appointed to the position of Minister of State with responsibility for children and youth affairs. He has not attended meetings of the joint committee and is not privy to its proceedings. Deputy Dermot Ahern now is the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform instead of being the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

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