Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I can confirm that the Government was not aware of the operations of the Garda in this matter. It is untruthful to state that it was or to make any allegation from that point of view. I heard it on the early morning news, just as everybody else in the country did.

In respect of Deputy Clare Daly's Bill, let me confirm here that the Attorney General gave formal legal advice to the Cabinet that the Bill is unconstitutional, and that is what has been transmitted to any Deputies.

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