Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

I have before me in large bold letters a reminder of the confidentiality of these discussions, which are protected under Cabinet privilege. Perhaps I was too expansive when I spoke to the committee about these matters. I assure the Deputy that I am committed to reform. We will undertake more reform in the lifetime of this Government than has happened in a generation. I would like the opportunity to present the elements of our considerations - because people would engage with it - to the Oireachtas committee, and I will do so as soon as the deliberative process at Cabinet is completed. I hope that will be shortly after the next Cabinet sub-committee meeting.

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