Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle) | Oireachtas source

Let us be clear on this matter. It is important to put on the record that the basis of the procedure emanates from Article 28.4.3° of the Constitution which states, "The confidentiality of discussions at meetings of the Government shall be respected in all circumstances save only where the High Court determines that disclosure should be made in respect of a particular matter".

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