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

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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