Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I read the reports in regard to the matter Deputy Ross has raised. I recall that Deputy Bruton in particular, and members of the Labour Party, for years in opposition were pointing out the dangers of a property bubble and what might happen. Clearly some people in the public service were presenting memos pointing out those dangers. The political leaders of the day chose not to accept those recommendations or take heed of them.

The Chairman of the Committee of Public Accounts is preparing recommendations that will come to the Government for a full inquiry into this matter. We await those recommendations. Legislation in respect of whistleblowers is being worked on. The attitude has very much changed from what it was-----

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