Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

-----and the decision of the Government following that. The Ceann Comhairle has ruled under Standing Order 57(3) that he will not allow a debate on the terms of reference. It is important that the Guerin report be followed through with the setting up of the commission of investigation. That is the purpose of placing this on the Order Paper. It was never listed for yesterday. If it was referred to yesterday, it would have to be listed for today, Wednesday, for consideration. That is the position, Deputies. The Ceann Comhairle is completely and utterly independent and I am not questioning his authority to make such a ruling in any way. He has interpreted Standing Order 57(3) on the basis that there can be no debate on the terms of reference. The Government is anxious to move through this so that the commission of investigation can be set up and get on with its work-----

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