Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I am satisfied with the Taoiseach's clarification that the estimate was not actually provided by the Government, but by the Garda and Army intelligence. It may be possible at some future time to be given an idea of the estimate.

Will the Taoiseach give the House an update, based on the briefings given to him, on what is happening in respect of the follow-up to the Northern Bank raid? Quite a long time has passed since the House was last given any news or information about the matter. It is obvious that some high-profile personnel in the country have been mentioned as being associated with the Northern Bank raid. Perhaps the Taoiseach might like to give some information, in so far as he can, about what is happening in that regard.

I am glad the Taoiseach met the Rafferty family, as did I. This murder has all the sinister qualities of and similarities to the McCartney murder. How struck was the Taoiseach by the strength, force of argument and conviction of the family about the murder of Joseph Rafferty? Will he ensure that his efforts are based not only on his next meeting with Sinn Féin but that he will continue to raise these concerns until such time as the perpetrator or perpetrators of this murder, who appear to be very well known, are brought before the courts and serve under the justice and laws of the land for this atrocious crime?

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