Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy asked me in whom I have confidence. I have full confidence in the Secretary General and all of the other senior and junior staff in my Department. I have absolutely no reason not to put them in positions of authority and responsibility and I will continue to do so, where it is appropriate. I also have full confidence in PAS. That said, it is case of horses for courses. In some instances, it is useful while, in others, it is more appropriate to go elsewhere. I have full confidence in the chairman of Fáilte Ireland as well. Indeed, I have full confidence in everybody the Deputy has mentioned so far. To suggest that I am, undermining these systems in some way is incorrect. All I am saying, very simply-----

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