Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

Once again, that is not a fair or true assessment of the situation. I outlined the position very clearly. We do not intend to increase the number of advisers to Ministers as they have their complement. In regard to the Taoiseach's office, I outlined the legal position. I also told the Deputy what I am contemplating, that I do not expect that any further adviser will be required in the foreseeable future. I cannot be any more straightforward than that.

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