Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 505: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the special advisers attached to his Department are part of the line management system of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9197/05]

Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 523: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the roles and functions carried out by special advisers attached to his Department; if circulars or instructions have been issued within his Department concerning special advisers; if so, if he will provide a copy of any such circular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9393/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 505 and 523 together.

The role of the special adviser attached to my Department is to advise me on policy related matters. The special adviser is not part of the line management system of my Department, and no circulars or instructions have been issued concerning special advisers.