Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

I know we had statements on it but the reason Deputy Kenny raised it and I am raising it is that statements are not adequate. The Ombudsman in the exercise of her independent function has made a recommendation in this case and the Government has rejected that recommendation. What she does in those circumstances is to refer the issue to the Oireachtas, effectively for us to adjudicate on it. The House has not adjudicated on it; a set of statements were made. We need to bring it to a conclusion. The Labour Party has no wish to politicise or make partisan this issue but we have to be mindful of two things: respect for the Office of the Ombudsman by ensuring that when we receive a request from her that it is dealt with; and-----

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