Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

No, I do not agree. All of the material was published from 9 September through to 17 December. That was there for everyone to examine and comment on.

Deputy Adams referred to the sending to the former Minister, Deputy Shatter, of a copy of the terms of reference.

I thought it appropriate as a matter of courtesy that he, as a former member of a Government with an interest in this, should be sent a copy of the terms of reference. The letter included the terms of reference only after they had been approved by the Government. While letters were received from the legal firm involved, they did not impact in any way upon the very clear view and decision of the Government to set up the commission of investigation with its terms of reference. After approval by the Government, out of courtesy I saw to it that the Deputy was sent a copy of the terms of reference.

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