Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)

As I said in reply to Deputy Higgins, I would hope some committee work can be carried out in the House, perhaps every second or third Friday, or otherwise. Ministers will be in the House on Fridays if the Dáil is sitting. Ministers must be accountable to the House and, as Chief Whip, I will make sure they are accountable and present to answer Opposition questions. We will not be running scared. The relevant Ministers and Ministers of State will be here when legislation is being discussed, including on Committee Stage. We will make sure Ministers are present in the House.

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