Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

On the possible disposal of State assets, the McCarthy report, which was commissioned by Deputy Lenihan himself in his capacity as Minister for Finance in the last Government, was published yesterday. The contents of the report will be considered by the Government and if any proposals arise from it that require legislation, such legislation will be brought before the House.

It is intended there will be all-party discussions on the proposals for the constitutional convention, which will take place when the Government has given further consideration to it.

A Ministers and secretaries (amendment) Bill will provide for the formal establishment of the Departments of the two Ministers to whom Deputy Lenihan would like to address questions. It is at an advanced stage and will be before the House shortly after we resume.

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