Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not know why it was left until 6 o'clock yesterday evening to send the briefing to members. I suspect it was a case of, "Events, dear boy, events." Nevertheless, I take the Deputy's point on board and appreciate that it is frustrating to be given that amount of time. Particular circumstances pertained to events in the House last night and members had to return to attend the meeting at 9 a.m. today. I will take it on board and feed it back to the Department to ensure it will not happen again and that more time will be given. I appreciate the seriousness of the issue to which the Deputy referred, namely, the Supplementary Estimate of approximately €338 million to be approved at the meeting and the lack of time.