Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)

I refer to the Minister's comment about a mistake. He welcomed the approach of the two Deputies to the then Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy John O'Donoghue, but he said their mistake was not to press for more information. Tomorrow morning if I am given sensitive information and a new Committee on Procedure and Privileges is in place, according to the Minister, I should press my sources before contacting the committee. How do I press them? What is his definition of "press"? Do I interrogate them? Should I obtain legal advice? As a new Member, will he explain how I go about this? After the Minister's shambolic performance, I have no confidence in approaching him or any committee with sensitive information.

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