Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Go raibh maith agat a Cheann Comhairle. Late last night, in an attempt that now characterises this Government's approach to accountability, we had the internal report into the rule-breaking champagne party in the Department of Foreign Affairs given to the media. This is an internal report that did not even interview the man in charge. Why? Because the Minister ensured the terms of reference he drafted ensured he was outside the scope of the review. This is typical of a Minister who is out of touch, who has been at the helm for too long and whose judgment has been called into question more and more often. On the media this morning the Minister, Deputy Coveney, said he is accountable to this House and it is here he will answer questions. Will the Taoiseach move swiftly to ensure the Minister comes before the House this week to make a statement and answer questions on this affair?

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