Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)

Caithfidh mé a rá go bhfuil mé an-míshásta nach bhfuil an Taoiseach anseo chun na ceisteanna seo, faoin slí ina bhfuil an Rialtas ag obair sa Dáil, a fhreagairt. Ba mhaith liom dhá cheist faoin ábhar seo a chur. Tá a lán athruithe sa chaoi ina oibríonn an áit seo de dhíth. Ní seisiún maith é seo fá choinne an cheist thábhachtach seo.

I am relatively new here. I know the Taoiseach has spoken for a long time about the need for reform. However, I see no evidence of it. My question is specific. I asked the Taoiseach whether he has taken any initiatives or consulted with other parties to ensure his better accountability to Dáil Éireann. I have asked scores of times how the Taoiseach can justify paying taxpayers' money to unguaranteed senior bondholders while taking money from special needs services and hospitals. I have not received an answer to this question. No matter how many times I ask I do not receive an answer. Will the Minister of State advise me on how to obtain that information so that the members of the public, whom we all serve, can be better informed?

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