Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Before adjourning, I note the points raised by other speakers on the manner in which the Topical Issue matters are being delegated. I realise that there is great difficulty in making time for everything but this is one of the things we have to make time for. We thank the Minister of State for making himself available but it should be noted that the responsible Ministers are expected to be in the House if they can. Only in special circumstances should they be absent. The Ceann Comhairle is aware of this and the various Departments and Ministers also will be made aware of it tomorrow morning.

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