Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)

If the Deputy wants to leave the House I have no problem with it, it is up to the Deputy. However, he has a spokesperson for each portfolio and if spokespersons are unable to question and hold to account Ministers it is not something I can do for them. It is up to each spokesperson. The other parties and groups are well able to hold Ministers to account. I understand Fianna Fáil might be in trouble but it has a job of work to do. The Taoiseach has come to the House on numerous occasions to reply to questions and has given very frank replies.

The Deputy asked a question on holding the Government to account in the Oireachtas and that is exactly what I outlined. I outlined the reforms we will introduce. I have met Deputy Ó Fearghaíl on numerous occasions to discuss Dáil reforms and he is very interested in introducing reform and holding the Government to account. This side of the House is not afraid of the Government being held to account.

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