Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

To refer to the previous question, the purpose of programme managers is to assist in the monitoring and progressing of the programme for Government. It is not surprising, if the programme is passed in October or November, that the existing legislative programme is in place and therefore work must begin on any fresh commitments made in that programme. There are regular meetings between myself and the Green Party leader.

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