Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)

There is a process by which full accountability can be established here. The Tánaiste has said that he believes in full accountability but he is constricted by the procedures of this House. There is a process whereby he can have full accountability and state his position on the Manchester payment. He can do so because the Members on this side will agree to suspend Standing Orders or otherwise to enable him to state his position.

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