Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I acknowledge the presence of the Minister. As he is aware, I raised this matter before and there was no Minister or Minister or State available to take it. I appreciate the advice of the Ceann Comhairle and the Department contacted me to apologise for the fact that no Minister or Minister of State was available, although a Minister of State came to the Chamber immediately afterwards.

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