Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

-----and that that was inserted in 1997 following a referendum.

In the two cases mentioned here where there is the interest of administration of justice by order of a court or where, in terms of an inquiry or a tribunal, there is an overriding public interest, the issues relevant to Cabinet discussions can be disclosed in those situations as contained in Article 28.4.3^o.

Deputy Martin is well aware of the sensitivity in terms of the triggering of the holding of an inquiry into the banking situation. It is not being directed by the Cabinet but is the setting up of a specific committee to deal with the CPP in the setting up of its terms of reference and the circumstances in which questions can be raised, the nature of those questions and the material to be provided, and how that should be dealt with. Clearly, the members of the committee and of the inquiry into the banking matter operate on their own without direction from either Government or from individual parties. There is a very clear position for them to be able to do their duty and carry out their responsibilities in respect of the banking inquiry.

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