Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

I have numerous discussions with the Taoiseach on many issues which are the privilege of the Taoiseach and me. Unlike others, I do not discuss them in the public domain, nor will I add to any rumours in the context of the final decision of the Taoiseach. I respect that it is a matter for him, as I am sure Deputy Varadkar would respect the leader of his party in his determination as to where the Deputy's responsibility is within the Front Bench or any changes he might decide in order to facilitate the Deputy or otherwise. This issue is a matter for the Taoiseach, and all my colleagues will be very much of the view that it is his prerogative to make his decisions.

On the other issues to which the Deputy alluded, I appreciate very much that many of the nasty comments that have been made are politically motivated. Perhaps the Deputy should take the opportunity of seeing the work I have done on behalf of this country in working with the development agencies to ensure that we continue to have positive foreign direct investment in this country. I travelled on a number of occasions-----

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