Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I am simply saying that everyone will comply with the existing guidelines. There is no requirement for Ministers to need any further advisers beyond those they already have, based on the current regulations and guidelines. The Department of the Taoiseach has the opportunity, should it be required or necessary, for the Taoiseach to provide himself with advice as Head of Government. As I outlined in a previous reply, I do not contemplate changing the present arrangements in the foreseeable future.

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