Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)

The third point I wish to raise relates to the last page of today's Order Paper. A report to the Minister for Transport on the circumstances surrounding the Aer Lingus decision has been laid before the House. As a point of principle I urge that no longer should a Secretary General of a Department be asked to inquire into himself or herself. Is it not time for the Taoiseach to have an independent inquiry into this affair? This whitewash is not acceptable——

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