Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

Both these reports are being made available in a matter of weeks. If the Deputies opposite do not wish to agree, that will be a matter for consideration with the Whips. It would give a wrong signal that anyone on this side of the House or indeed anyone within the House would not take on board the severity and outcomes of this report. These are now public documents that are laid before the Oireachtas. I have the same regard as all of us for the Houses of the Oireachtas and the publication in no way marries the way in which this matter has been dealt with. It is statute bound. It is publicly available. As I have indicated, we will be forthcoming in organising a debate to discuss it. To be prudent in the better use of time and time management, it may be better to afford the opportunity for the other two reports to be discussed. However, that will be a matter for the Whips to determine.

On the final item, I listened to what the Deputy said. Luckily, as a woman of compassion, I do not take threats.

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