Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. I cannot comment on the recommendations of the report until it comes to the Cabinet. As I said, I discussed the matter with the Taoiseach and with Cabinet colleagues quite recently, even this week. I expect it will be brought to all of Cabinet in the coming weeks. My ambition, as well as that of the Taoiseach, is to publish that report as soon as possible. None of what has been in the newspapers has been verified by the Taoiseach’s Department or my Department. I have read much what is seemingly in the recommendations. However, as I said, that has not been verified by the Taoiseach’s Department or by me. I even noted reports at the weekend that the Oireachtas joint committee’s position seems to be one that is supporting a household charge. None of these leaks has been verified by anyone. It needs, deserves and is worthy of proper consultation. It is my ambition and it is the Taoiseach’s ambition to publish it as soon as possible.

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