Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I note the Deputy's statement that this, in his view, is a damning indictment of the collective decision arrived at by the Government of the day. I have not had an opportunity to glance through the report or to hold the 2,000 page offering in my hands yet. However, I am glad it has been published. I asked from the Deputy's seat on many occasions over the past number of years when it would be published and I welcome its publication. This is a serious report and it deserves serious consideration. Ample opportunity will be given in due course to debate it in this Chamber. I do not want to say anything now because I have not read the report but, after 14 years, it deserves serious consideration.

Obviously, the report refers to the Civil Service, politicians and the processes by which Government decisions are arrived at and by which Government does its business. All Members are probably constrained to an extent by the fact there are at least four, if not six, cases pending before both the High Court and the Supreme Court in respect of this report. The Deputy can take it that the lessons to be learned from this report will be learned. I have already replied to the Deputy in respect of making a contribution on this issue in the House. The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources will take a private notice question after Leaders' questions. It is a serious report that deserves serious consideration and I intend to give it that.

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