John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)

I must interrupt Deputy Bruton to point out that we are dealing with a proposal before the House. I remind Members that issues relating to FÁS are before the Committee of Public Accounts on foot of a report from the Comptroller and Auditor General. While passing reference may be made to current issues, the House should await the committee's report. The chairman of the committee, Deputy Bruton's party colleague, is on record as stating that the committee will have to deliberate on the matter. I am sure the Deputy accepts that. These matters bear no relation to the proposal currently before the House.

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