Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

With respect to the Ceann Comhairle and, recognising his ruling on these matters - I do not wish to create a precedent - the Minister has set out this matter by way of statement. Legal and other advice is required. The report is with the Minister and will come to Government for consideration and following the taking of decisions arising out of any recommendations will be published in due course.

The innuendo and insinuations in regard to the report are without foundation.

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