John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 377: To ask the Minister for Defence the role and responsibilities of each of his Ministers of State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38284/08]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The Minster of State at my Department, Deputy Pat Carey also performs the role of Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach. While I have not delegated a specific function to the Minister of State, I do however on an ongoing basis request his assistance in the execution of certain duties. Minister Carey has deputised for me at official events on a number of occasions when I have been unable to attend due to prior diary commitments.