Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)

It is not agreed. I made the point earlier that this is the only gathering anywhere in this island which is not allowed to discuss the Moriarty report. This is the Taoiseach's call and there is no need for a Whips' meeting or elaborate coming together. This is a pressing issue that reflects very badly on the Oireachtas, particularly as the Government has set an ambition to clean up the system and end the culture of corruption which existed for a long time. I hope it can be brought to an end in this term. We disagree profoundly with proceeding with this Order of Business without leave to have that necessary debate.

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