Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

Since I became Minister, I have asked the staff of the Department to provide a series of information seminars in the AV room for Deputies and Senators and the staff of all political parties about the Department's hotlines for Members. These are not based on party politics. They are for every Member of either House who has been elected, and for their staff. The feedback from Members on the work by the departmental staff is very positive.

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