Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 October 2005
92 Mr. Coveney asked the Minister for Transport if he has instructed his staff not to provide Opposition spokespersons with all press releases when automatically issued by his Department; if not, if all Opposition transport spokespersons will receive all press releases issued by his Department as soon as reasonably practical; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28839/05]
View answer240 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if, as a matter of courtesy and in accordance with long standing protocols, he will allow the communication of press statements from his Department to the Opposition spokesperson; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29628/05]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 92 and 240 together.
I have not instructed my staff not to provide Opposition spokespersons with all press releases when automatically issued by my Department. I am happy to provide Opposition spokespersons with all press releases and, as the Deputy has asked, these press releases will be issued as soon as reasonably practical.
