Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)

This is not necessarily even being considered from a cost-benefit perspective. In my last position as Minister for Social and Family Affairs, MABS and the Citizens Information Board came together under a single body and management and yet both are maintaining highly distinct identities, which also is what I envisage happening in this regard. I hope to re-establish the council and to be able to benefit from its expertise. I will be happy to take any suggestions the Deputies might have regarding those whom they consider might make a good input.

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