Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

Before allowing the Deputy to continue, as he will be aware, under Standing Orders the Minister answers only in his area of responsibility. The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment is responsible for industrial relations matters. I understand the Deputy raised this issue on the Adjournment last week. While I wish to be as flexible as possible, the Minister is not accountable for the industrial relations aspects of the original question which, unfortunately, was not in order.

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