Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

It is important to remind the Taoiseach that he is part of a minority Government and that this is not a matter that can be sorted out behind closed doors between himself and the leader of Fianna Fáil. This is a matter that should be dealt with and agreed by the Business Committee. Apart from a general consensus in respect of the need for a full public inquiry, there are a number of aspects to the proposed inquiry which need to be agreed. In addition, we need short-term responses in respect of the conflicting statements made by Ministers in recent days. There is a demand for replies to questions from the McCabes.

There is also the not insignificant issue of the serious shortcomings that have now been exposed in Tusla and the need for reassurance that our child protection services are fit for purpose now and not at some point at the end of a lengthy period of inquiry. Finally and not least, there is the need to discuss and agree the most appropriate action to be taken by the current Garda Commissioner and also her position. This needs to be agreed in detail on a cross-party basis and is not something that can be readied up between the two main parties. This needs to be dealt with at the Business Committee as soon as possible.

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