Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

While the Taoiseach's response is interesting, it does not answer the question I asked, namely, is the Government considering reducing the number of Ministers of State? The only interpretation I can put on the Taoiseach's response so far is that the Government is not considering that proposal. I would like a straight answer to my question. Is a reduction in the number of Ministers of State an option under consideration and when are we likely to see a decision in that regard?

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