Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I will respond to the remarks made by Deputy Kenny at the outset of the debate. The advice of the Attorney General this morning was that procedurally the Tánaiste could attend the committee meeting and that it was in order for her to give an oral briefing and then put the report before the House even before we passed a motion, but we should make sure there was privilege, that the motion should be passed on the Order of Business of that day. The only reason for No. a9 is to follow procedures and avoid confusion.

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