Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 92: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has instructed his staff not to provide Opposition spokespersons with all press releases when automatically issued by his Department; if not, if all Opposition transport spokespersons will receive all press releases issued by his Department as soon as reasonably practical; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28839/05]

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 240: To ask the Minister for Transport if, as a matter of courtesy and in accordance with long standing protocols, he will allow the communication of press statements from his Department to the Opposition spokesperson; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29628/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 92 and 240 together.

I have not instructed my staff not to provide Opposition spokespersons with all press releases when automatically issued by my Department. I am happy to provide Opposition spokespersons with all press releases and, as the Deputy has asked, these press releases will be issued as soon as reasonably practical.