Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

As I stated, the Government is open to discussing the arrangements for next week through the Whips. It is important that we have a full debate on the Mahon tribunal report. When previous reports from various tribunals were presented there were sometimes long delays before the House debated them, which is undesirable. This report should be debated by the Dáil at the first opportunity, which I believe should be next week. The Whips should meet to discuss the arrangements. We need to see what is in the report before we can decide whether resolutions will be tabled next week. I would like to have an opportunity to read the report and consider its contents before making any commitment on resolutions.

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