Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

I wish to raise two matters. First, the motion passed in the Dáil on 20 January 2010 concerning an inquiry into banking provided that an independent statutory commission of investigation would be established by 30 June 2010. I understand the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service has been considering the Government's proposals regarding such a commission. When will these proposals be brought before the House? I presume this will take place either tomorrow or on Thursday, before the Dáil breaks up for its summer recess.

Second, media reports over the weekend stated that Mr. Colm McCarthy has been given another interesting task by the Government. This time, it is to have a look around to see if there is anything worth selling. The Taoiseach should indicate whether the Government intends to publish the terms of reference that have been given to Mr. McCarthy and whether they will be brought before the House.

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