Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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130. To ask the Taoiseach the policy in relation to the need for note taking when Ministers and-or Ministers of State meet business and other leaders; and the way in which this policy is outlined. [46498/18]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The Code of Conduct for the guidance of Office Holders, which was drawn up in accordance with the Standards in Public Office Act 2001, provides that in all cases where meetings are arranged for the purpose of transacting official business, office holders should be accompanied by an official who would act as a note-taker in the office holder’s own interest. The code advises that in any event, an official or adviser should attend before the conclusion of a meeting to record details of any decisions reached.