Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Nuair a bhí an Taoiseach ag labhairt le Gordon Brown, an raibh ceist na póilíneachta á plé acu? Cad eile a bhí á phlé? Ní raibh an Taoiseach ábalta a rá go raibh seans aige ceist an chlaonpháirteachais a phlé le Príomh-Aire an Breataine go dtí seo. An raibh an t-ábhar sin a phlé aige ón chéad lá deireanach a raibh na ceisteanna seo á bplé againn sa Teach anseo?

Has the Taoiseach yet had the opportunity to raise with the British Prime Minister the communications forwarded by the Houses of the Oireachtas to our counterparts in the British Parliament, concerning the agreed motion, supported by all elected voices in these Houses, calling on our counterparts in the British Parliament in Westminster to address the serious matters of collusion? Has he had the opportunity since the last occasion we addressed these questions in this Chamber to raise this matter and was the issue of progress towards the transfer of policing and justice addressed too?

I hope the Taoiseach accepts that I hold no brief for those responsible for the recent atrocities in Antrim and Craigavon. My condemnation of these actions was, and remains, as strong as that of any other voice in this Chamber. Has the Taoiseach noted the concerns of human rights groups, which have long-standing credibility on this island and elsewhere, at the continuing renewal of detention of individuals brought in for questioning on these matters? Does the Taoiseach share the legitimate concern at the prospect of people being detained for questioning over long periods, and up to four weeks? Has he considered the expressions of concern reported on "Morning Ireland" this morning on RTE? Would the Taoiseach and Ministers use any opportunity they might have to reflect the human rights concerns of many about protracted questioning and all that entails? We want to see speedy movement towards charging those responsible for these actions, and due process taking its course.

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