Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Taoiseach for his reply.

The Taoiseach is saying that publication of the first report on the programme for Government that will be compiled by the staff will be in March next. Given that there have been fairly substantial breaches of commitments made in the programme for Government, on disability, health, education, lone parents and schools with disadvantage, is it only fair and reasonable to have an earlier reiteration of the programme for Government and perhaps a report card before the close of this year?

The Taoiseach stated in an appearance earlier in the year on "The Late Late Show" that there would be a report card for every Minister which he would publish. He kind of resiled from that subsequently. The Taoiseach is smiling now but I actually went back over it.

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