Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

While I note some of the points made, I reject the idea that my remarks were in any way patronising. What I am trying to instill in the Taoiseach's thought processes is the importance of being open and transparent, and that we fully appreciate the cost of such a large number of Ministers of State.

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