Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

No, having regard to the fact that Government acted entirely in accordance with the law in the manner in which this appointment was considered. The consideration by the Houses of the commission Bill was agreed in the programme for Government and the Bill is going through the House as we speak. I do not wish to pre-empt any debate in the committee or in the House. As Minister, I had the privilege of introducing the Bill last night and I look forward again to discharging my duty during the debate. I am not in a position to say when and if the Bill will be enacted but I look forward to the full co-operation of committee members. As I said by way of public comment last week, it is my hope that every Member who has an interest in the issue will have an opportunity to make a contribution during its passage through the House and I will not pre-empt "whens" or "ifs" as far as the matter is concerned.