Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Perhaps Deputy O'Donnell made an honest error of judgment when she said that the House is the place to be accountable for these matters. I accept what the Tánaiste has said, that the Whips can meet about this. In his capacity as acting Head of Government today can the Tánaiste give his imprimatur to the effect that, when the Whips meet, a proposal from the Fine Gael and Labour Whips will result in Government time being made available next week for a statement by the Taoiseach, to be followed by questions and answers from all Members of the House, about the fact that a serving Minister for Finance received €12,000 for a speaking engagement? I need the Tánaiste's imprimatur that when the Whips meet a proposal to have Government time next Tuesday will be approved. Can the Tánaiste give that assurance now?

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