Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

However, it is clear also, if I may say so, in regard to what Deputy Gilmore has had to say publicly on these matters, even as late as last Sunday, that he has predetermined his decision as to what the situation was regarding this matter, so his objectivity is not really available to us either. Let it be dealt with by people with expertise, let the Oireachtas deal with it on the basis of the facts as they are assembled and let us get on with the business of doing it in a timely and cost-effective way. That is what is required in terms of meeting the public interest, and that is what the Government seeks to achieve.

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