Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

What the Deputy refers to is the need for good public administration and that there be good administration practices in Departments, agencies and among Ministers so there is an efficient relaying of information upon request by colleagues in the Oireachtas in respect of any policy or other issues that arise, such as constituency matters. While it is not part of the code of conduct, it is obviously something office holders would be expected to be able to discharge. I will bring to the attention of colleagues the need to ensure that is in place.

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