Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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64. To ask the Minister for Finance the role of non-established civil servants and political advisers in formulating replies to parliamentary questions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4937/16]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I wish to inform the Deputy that non established civil servants have a role in providing support and advice both to me and my Department.  Included in that role is the carrying out of activities that support functions of my Department.  Formulating replies to Parliamentary Questions for consideration by the Secretary General and for approval by me is a function of the Department.

Please note, in relation to my political advisers, they advise me directly.