Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Taoiseach for the reply. According to the Government's website, the parliamentary liaison unit facilitates the enhanced relationship between Government and the Oireachtas. I understand the Government's Chief Whip has also been provided with a second special adviser from October last to deal with parliamentary liaison. Even having listened to the Taoiseach, I am not clear on the exact role and function of these units and individuals. Who do they liaise with exactly? Is it everybody or is it designated people? Is it people who support the Government on the Opposition benches or who potentially support it? Are they providing supports to Deputy Kevin Boxer Moran or Deputy Michael Lowry? Can the Taoiseach tell the House specifically who they liaise with and for what purpose? If the objective is to facilitate a better relationship between Government and the Oireachtas, is it liaising with everybody in the Oireachtas or just with designated people who might be supportive of the Government?

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