Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

What is the Taoiseach's response to the letter on behalf of Judge Curtin, which seems to assert that there is no constitutional basis for the committee being put in place and advances the proposition that a constitutionally proper process would be full hearings by the Houses of the Oireachtas? Is there any truth in the rumour, heard in some circles in the Law Library, that an action in the courts is being contemplated on behalf of Judge Curtin to delay proceedings? When is it the intention of the Government to advance the motion it proposes?

With regard to the second matter raised by Deputy Kenny, my party wants guidance from you, a Cheann Comhairle. Given the extent of widespread concern among civil servants of long standing——

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