Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I would welcome that because I have personal experience of a period of months passing for even the courtesy of an acknowledgement in a couple of cases from front-line Ministers, which I find incredible. It is not representative of the position adopted by the vast number of front-line Ministers and I would be remiss in not making that point. The reality is that the overwhelming number are most attentive and respond within appropriate timeframes, but there are exceptions. From inquiries I have made, I understand it is not unique to my representations and inquiries because there are similar experiences. It is worth addressing on a cross-party basis within the front-line Ministries in this current coalition arrangement.

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