Michael Woods
Question:57 Dr. Woods asked the Minister for Social Welfare if his attention has been drawn to the close family relationship between the persons involved in three recent appointments made by him to key State posts (details supplied); if he approved these appointments; if he will assure Dáil Éireann that these political decisions are in the best interests of public policy; if he can allay public concerns in this respect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1103/96]