Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I will have to check with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government as to how he will proceed with that aspect of what he said yesterday. He has given a view in the House, with which I do not have a problem. We can proceed through legislation in whatever way is required, although I will have to discuss the matter with the Minister.

The matter of a debate on the Morris tribunal is for the Whips to decide. I do not want to comment on anything contained in the report. We should take time to consider and reflect upon it and have a debate in the House. It is a matter for the Ceann Comhairle to decide what he wishes to do in respect of his own responsibilities.

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