Seán Fleming (Laois, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Will Mr. Waters convey the message to whoever is preparing the information note? Perhaps it is a matter for An Garda Síochána. I am unsure who comes in for the meeting on the Estimates for next year. That committee should receive a note on the potential cost in 2018. It is in the Official Report for the Dáil in response to parliamentary questions I asked. The Department and the OPW have stated no costs have been incurred to date in dealing with this issue. The remit of this committee is to audit after the fact. If expenditure is to be incurred next year, it should be discussed as part of the debate on the Estimates at the Select Committee on Justice and Equality for approval. Will Mr. Waters, please, ensure it is included in the brief for that committee?

Deputy David Cullinane is next. Deputy Catherine Murphy and others should note that we said we wanted to finish this discussion at 10.30 a.m. because we have to get on to the main business of the meeting.