Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I propose that we sit until 6.30 p.m. and that there be a full statement from the Government in respect of its intentions relating to the Mahon tribunal. We are in a situation where the Taoiseach says it should go ahead, the Tánaiste says it should close down and the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government says we cannot go on like this. The tribunal was set up by the Oireachtas and given a specific remit. Everyone understands it should do its work expeditiously but the truth should be known. We are now in a state of classic Fianna Fáil confusion, where the Tánaiste is out like a lapdog doing the dirty work of the Taoiseach. He should be in here giving a full explanation of Government intentions for the tribunal and I propose we sit until 6.30 p.m. to allow him to do so.

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