Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

No appointments are contemplated at the moment, but we would leave open the possibility of taking advice for whatever length of time, either formally or informally. Professor Clinch brings a level of expertise to an important area, which is how to integrate policies across different Departments in order to develop economic efficiency, environmental sustainability and the general question of energy security. This is a major issue for Ireland, Europe and the wider world.

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