Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

It is not an absurd situation. This is a change for very good reasons. A new Department with responsibility for children and youth affairs has been created and it requires legislation because it is a constitutional Department. That legislation is being prioritised and will be brought before the House as quickly as possible. The same situation applies in the case of the Minister with responsibility for public expenditure and public sector reform.

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