Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The tone of the meeting was very good. Because it was the first time for members of the Government to meet members of the Executive, there was genuinely a very good interaction. I certainly encourage members to exchange contact numbers so they could have informal meetings and make informal arrangements which, as Deputy Adams will be aware, are beneficial between formal meetings. I expect that at the sub-sectoral meetings being arranged, Ministers will continue to make contact on a regular basis with the members of the Executive from the Assembly. I will see to it.

I have a briefing note on the Short Strand incident last night but I do not have it with me. If Deputy Adams asks the question on Leaders' Questions, I will give him the up to date information.

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