Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

In respect of the freedom of information (amendment) Bill, this will not be published in the next few weeks. The work on the Bill is ongoing but it will not be published in a few weeks.

On the question of the cost of the visits of Queen Elizabeth and President Obama, no more than any other sector, the Garda Síochána which does such an important job, is not immune from savings and efficiencies we introduced. There will be no further Supplementary Estimates this year.

The McCarthy report could be considered for discussion during Friday sittings of the Dáil which will take place from September. At least one day per month will be allocated for such sittings and for the introduction of Private Members' Bills. In so far as the legislation is concerned, the programme for Government is very clear in stating that the State will realise up to €2 billion from the sale of non-strategic State assets over the period of the lifetime of the Government. The Government will decide on the basis of options -not just in regard to McCarthy - it considers to be the best.

The Deputy could raise this issue at the Whips' meeting.

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