Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

On the same issue, I join Deputy Kenny in congratulating Ms Máire Geoghegan-Quinn on her nomination for appointment as Commissioner, and, I wish her well in that role. Does the Taoiseach have any plans to bring her nomination before the House for approval? I appreciate that, technically, that is not required, but since it is a nominee of the country rather than a nominee of Government, I want to know if the Government has any plans to bring the proposal before the House. Can he give any assurance to the House that she will be allocated a senior and significant portfolio?

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