Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

When to decide to go to the country, or to Áras an Uachtaráin, is the Taoiseach's sole prerogative. There will be much comment about appointments to vacancies. The Taoiseach should suspend any appointments, unless they are essential to the country's interests, and wait until whatever Government the people decide to elect at the general election and let it get on with the business.

I have to admit that Governments in which my party was involved made appointments in the hiatus between the general election held being held and a new Government being appointed. However, given where we are and the level of cynicism about politics, unless an appointment is essential, I suggest the Taoiseach issue a directive to Ministers not to make any further appointments until the people make their decision. Will the Taoiseach comment on that?

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