Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy asked some very pertinent and relevant questions that deserve answers. Unfortunately, I cannot give them because I cannot speak on behalf of Fianna Fáil Deputies or any individual Deputy. It is agreed by all of us that an investigation is required. The Ceann Comhairle has announced that it will be carried out by the Clerk of Dáil and that there will be a report this week. Separately, I understand some members of the public have made complaints under the ethics Acts which will result in a statutory investigation to be held by the Committee on Procedure. We should allow those investigations to take place and I hope they will be thorough and robust. It is welcome that there will be an opportunity to make statements and have a debate on the matter on Thursday.

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