Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I agree that there should be no breach of Cabinet confidentiality. In the 36 years I have been in this House, I have seen it happen on different occasions, with different taoisigh trying to find out what was going on. I abhor any breach of Cabinet confidentiality. However, there is a big difference between fact and speculation. The media in general are entitled to their views, but I have read nothing in terms of the way the Cabinet conducts its business. I welcome that. People are well aware of the broad range of issues that must be discussed and decided upon by Cabinet at any one time or in due course. I share the Deputy's view in this regard. I have advised all Ministers, Ministers of State and advisers that they should keep their thoughts to themselves and that the process must move through Cabinet for decision before, in due course, being announced and the rationale behind decisions explained to the public, as is the responsibility and requirement of Government.

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