Dáil Éireann - Volume 601 - 21 April, 2005

Written Answers. - Consultancy Contracts.

  188. Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the names of persons in the private sector who have met with or advised him or his predecessors over the past seven years in any capacity on infrastructure projects to be supported by public expenditure; the details of those meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12540/05]

  Mr. McDowell: Elected representatives, will encounter persons from all walks of life during the course of their work. I am no different in this respect to any member of the House. The Deputy may be assured that any such meetings or encounters in respect of the matter referred to by him which take place during my tenure of office are in accordance with the appropriate administrative practices. With regard to my predecessor, my Department is not aware of any such meetings.