Paying the price for words of advice

Political Correspondent Fionnán Sheahan on the mysterious world of political advisers.

Paying the price for words of advice
Thu, 25 Mar, 2004 - 00:00

THE glaring inconsistency in replies to official questions from TDs is starkly illustrated in a series of responses on the Government's politically-appointed staff members.

Ministers are legally obliged to respond to Parliamentary Questions from TDs, but the absence of details in these replies is often criticised by opposition politicians.

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