James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister for his endeavours to protect the taxpayer. I wish to comment on the question posed by my colleague, Deputy O'Dowd, about the report and the Minister's reply concerning etiquette. This matter goes far beyond etiquette. Over the past year we have had a number of situations where reports have been held back or delayed. Despite mounting public concern, there has been a reluctance to have independent inquiries into various events, although that is all that would satisfy the concerns. As regards this specific request, I fail to see why the Minister cannot make the report public.

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