Rory O'Hanlon (Cavan-Monaghan, Ceann Comhairle)

Normally, I would not discuss matters of this nature on the floor of the House. I would instead deal with it in the office. However, I studied Deputy Sargent's question yesterday and it asked for a report of the meeting of the sub-committee, rather than just asking the Taoiseach to make a statement on the matter. These questions refer specifically to the date of the sub-committee meeting. Deputy Sargent's question asked for a report on what was discussed at the meeting; that could not be allowed.

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