Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)

They should be made available. This is not something that arose only in recent weeks as we were notified on Spy Wednesday, the Wednesday before Easter, of the Government's intention. If there is a problem, let us have a full debate on its extent. I raised a series of questions with the Minister on that issue. I received 12 pages last night, at 6 p.m., followed two hours later by a further amendment to the original package. It was a rather indigestible package to receive at supper time.

See this speech in context