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

On the problem you raised about the Minister for Health not being present, it is entirely in order for a Minister of State from the relevant Department to take a Topical Issue matter. However, if a Deputy is unhappy, he or she can make contact with my office and we will always try to arrange for the Minister and Deputy concerned-----

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