James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will answer the last question before letting the Secretary General respond. Clearly, the views of individual Ministers as expressed in small discussions I had with different people about this are not the view of the Government. The view of the Government is the view expressed by the Cabinet and I am not at liberty to discuss what happens in Cabinet, except after it has happened and the Cabinet has made a decision as to what should be made public. I hope the Deputy respects and understands that. I am not trying to be evasive. They are the rules that govern Cabinet conduct.