Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

I have been in the Chamber for several hours so I apologise if my question is answered in the legislative programme. In regard to the proposed division of responsibilities in the Department of Finance, I am sure the Minister, Deputy Howlin, is anxious to get his teeth into his new portfolio of public expenditure and public sector reform. However, he currently has no portfolio and we in opposition have no opportunity to direct questions to him in the Dáil. How quickly will that situation be dealt with?

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