Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Ceann Comhairle) | Oireachtas source

Before the Minister of State responds, what we have been trying to do on Topical Issues is reach a situation where, when a Member has a matter selected, the Minister responsible will come into the House to address it.

Where the Minister is not available, he or she should communicate with the Member and suggest an alternative occasion on which he or she would be available. It is regrettable if that is not happening. The Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, is welcome to the House as always.

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