Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I asked the Taoiseach if he had made inquiries of the Minister. Does he not find it unacceptable that the Minister gave this information to a public relations firm acting on behalf of INM two months before making a public announcement on it? Does he think it was appropriate and correct to do so? Has he ascertained from the Minister that he did, in fact, do this? Will he, please, say "Yes" or "No" as I want a straightforward answer. Any reading of the situation seems to suggest the inside track is alive and well. It is extremely important that there be clarity and transparency. What is the Taoiseach's view? Does he think it is normal practice for something like this to occur, that a Minister informs a PR firm acting on behalf of one party two months in advance?

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