Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I ask the Taoiseach whether the Government has taken a firmer view on when the second referendum on Lisbon will be held. When we say early October, are we talking about the 2nd, 3rd, 9th or 10th?

Second, I see that some reports are beginning to be leaked from An Bord Snip Nua. I understand the Government will receive this report formally on Thursday or Friday. Is it intended that Opposition parties will be given a copy of Colm McCarthy's report in its entirety so they can consider it? It is obviously an important piece of work with implications for many sectors of Irish life and society. Once the Government has received it and it has been given to the Minister for Finance, will Opposition parties be presented with a copy?

Third, this evening's joint Private Members business motion seeks an inquiry into the activities of Mr. Michael Shine, who was struck off the medical register by the Medical Council's fitness to practice committee. I note the Government amendment deals with a number of issues the Government has considered. Central to that is the meeting the Minister for Health and Children had last week with members of Dignity4Patients, some of whom were affected by Mr. Michael Shine. Arising from that amendment, somebody will clearly have to inquire into what happened here. It would save a lot of time and debate if the Government would say that in respect of the Fine Gael-Labour motion, it will have a commission of inquiry with particular references and a limited timescale. It would save the House and the Minister a lot of time.

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