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Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: Following the Taoiseach's announcement this morning to the House we are now in a state of confusion. I accept this is a traumatic day for Deputy Callely and for his family but the House needs to know whether the Minister resigned or the Cabinet removed him.

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: I appreciate that.

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: I have asked for a structured, substantive debate but have been refused. I will make another point. The Taoiseach yesterday spoke about probity and high standards.

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: It does and I will say why.

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: Allegations are being made that the former Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Callely, had informed his senior Minister of the controversy surrounding the illegality of charges in long-stay institutions.

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: This is a matter of public concern, and the House should have an explanation from the Government and the previous Minister of State so that everybody would know where they stood.

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: It is important to note that this is a matter for concern. When the Taoiseach contributed in the House on 3 December 1996 regarding the resignation of former Minister, Deputy Lowry, he said: A Minister's obligations do not cease just because he has resigned. Resignation is not an excuse for going to ground and hoping that the public lose interest. That would be a travesty of accountability....

Member States' Measures Concerning Asylum and Immigration: Referral to Select Committee. (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Fine Gael Whip has made a formal approach to the Chief Whip for a——

Member States' Measures Concerning Asylum and Immigration: Referral to Select Committee. (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Chief Whip wants to answer.

Member States' Measures Concerning Asylum and Immigration: Referral to Select Committee. (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Ceann Comhairle allowed the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon, in and the Chief Whip wishes to make a statement now.

Member States' Measures Concerning Asylum and Immigration: Referral to Select Committee. (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Chief Whip wants to make a statement.

Member States' Measures Concerning Asylum and Immigration: Referral to Select Committee. (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Ceann Comhairle allowed the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon, in. The Chief Whip has received a formal approach for a series of statements today.

Member States' Measures Concerning Asylum and Immigration: Referral to Select Committee. (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Chief Whip wishes to speak.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: A Cheann Comhairle——

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: I am not going to debate the matter.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Minister of State, Deputy Callely, said this matter was bizarre and sinister.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: Despite the fact that the former Minister of State does not want to give an explanation, he did say on national radio that he had written to all his Cabinet colleagues explaining his position.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: We should set time aside today for an explanation of this matter.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: It is a matter of national public concern.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

Enda Kenny: The former Minister of State said what was going on was bizarre and sinister. The Minister of State, Deputy Parlon, said there was a conspiracy.