Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

My first question is for the Tánaiste. Last week, when we sought to extend the terms of reference for the commission of investigation which was going to be established, we asked that other agencies would be included in terms of their contact with gardaí. Why was that ruled out? Why did the Tánaiste not take that on board?

My next question is to the Taoiseach. Earlier in reply to my question to him about how he knew the terms of reference would cover the Tusla connection, he said he made an assumption they would. Is that how the Taoiseach does business on such a serious issue? He made an assumption that it would be covered. Did he not think to go and check with anyone within Government that it would be covered under the terms of reference which were only being brought before Cabinet at that moment?

My final question is to the Minister, Deputy Zappone. She says that when she telephoned the Tánaiste and said she was meeting Maurice McCabe and his family, she did not inform her as to the purpose of that meeting. Is that correct?

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