Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

On the last occasion the Taoiseach answered questions on this subject, we were happy to agree to an extension and it is obvious that Mr. MacEntee has his own reasons for this. Will the Taoiseach indicate why on the last occasion when an extension was sought and granted, that was expected to be the end of the procedure? Has some other issue arisen? Has there been some difficulty in acquiring answers to questions or information which necessitates a further extension now sought by Mr. MacEntee? It is a very important report and we would like to see it concluded in as full a form as possible.

Have the victims and the groups associated with the victims been notified or are they being notified that there will be a further extension required? When that is over and when the report has been agreed by Cabinet, will the Taoiseach ensure a sufficient lead-in time for the victims and the organisations supporting them to have the report and its findings before it is made public?

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