Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Taoiseach indicates he does not have the authority to direct the commission and I accept that entirely, as it would be absolutely self-defeating if he had such authority. I may be in ignorance so perhaps the Taoiseach could put me right. When the Government establishes a commission, does it not set out the terms of reference?

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