Catherine Murphy
Question:164. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach the progress made to date in implementing the commitment in A Programme for a Partnership Government (details supplied) regarding the provision of external experts for Oireachtas committees; the name of the officials or the section in his Department taking the lead on the implementation of this commitment; the number of meetings held to discuss this commitment; if engagement or consultation has taken place with committee chairpersons or officials in the Houses of the Oireachtas regarding the way in which this commitment will be delivered and the level of expertise that will be required; if funds or a budget has been allocated for the implementation of the commitment; and if a tender process has been considered or undertaken regarding this issue. [43537/18]
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