Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The final question is a matter for the Whips to arrange if such is required and appropriate. This morning on radio, the President articulately expressed the views of the nation on this 60th anniversary.

For the information of the House, the Quigley report was received by the Taoiseach on Monday afternoon, whereupon he took the opportunity to consider its content and recommendations. Having done so, arrangements are being made for its publication today. However, prior to its release, a final copy has been given to those persons identified or likely to be identifiable so as to allow them a chance to familiarise themselves with its content before it comes into the public domain. Once this is done, it will be sent to Opposition leaders and placed in the Oireachtas Library. Shortly thereafter, it will be made available to the media and on the website of the Department of the Taoiseach and the Taoiseach will issue a full statement for the perusal of the House.

On the first issue raised by Deputy Kenny, draft heads are being considered as a consequence of the resubmission of the draft legislation to Government.

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