Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The arrangements outlined were put in place by the Taoiseach's predecessor. Has he reviewed them since coming into office? He mentioned adaptation but has he made any changes since becoming Taoiseach? What Independent Deputies are currently being supported by the parliamentary liaison unit? What specifically are the supports being given to those identified Deputies? Were Independent Deputies briefed or did they have input into the Project Ireland 2040 plan before it was finalised? I know an Independent Minister of State, Deputy Moran, was able to have Athlone designated as "capital of the midlands". I wonder were any other commitments made either to Independent Ministers, Ministers of State or supporters of the Government.

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