Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

-----to almost all of his Department's work. When I asked the Taoiseach about statements he made to the Gaelic Athletic Association he transferred it to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport stating it had nothing to do with his responsibilities to the House. The Minister of Transport, Tourism and Sport then told the House he could not answer the question because he was not present for the Taoiseach's speech. This happens every day in a widening variety of areas but we keep hearing claims of reform and accountability. This is a systematic attempt to reduce accountability-----

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