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Order Of Business. (3 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: In a democracy, Ministers have an obligation to answer questions in Parliament at all times.

Order Of Business. (3 Feb 2004)

Rory O'Hanlon: I ask you to resume your seat, Deputy Durkan. In a democracy, Members obey the Chair.

Order Of Business. (3 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: In a democracy the Chair must protect the Opposition. I call on the Ceann Comhairle to protect the Opposition now.

Order Of Business. (3 Feb 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Some democracy.

Third Interim Report of the Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse: Statements. (3 Feb 2004)

Third Interim Report of the Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse: Statements. (3 Feb 2004)

Noel Dempsey: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on the matter of the third interim report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse and related issues. Prior to commenting on the content of the report, it is necessary to remind the House that the Government is the first in the history of the State to listen to the victims of abuse, apologise to them on behalf of the State and take positive...

Third Interim Report of the Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse: Statements. (3 Feb 2004)

Brendan Howlin: If I may ask on a point of order, is a copy of the Minister's statement available?

Third Interim Report of the Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse: Statements. (3 Feb 2004)

Séamus Pattison: It is not a point of order.

Third Interim Report of the Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse: Statements. (3 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: It is the Minister's history lesson.

Third Interim Report of the Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse: Statements. (3 Feb 2004)

Noel Dempsey: I am sure a copy will be made available as soon as possible.

Third Interim Report of the Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse: Statements. (3 Feb 2004)

Brendan Howlin: Under Standing Orders, the normal courtesy is that a copy is available at this stage.

Third Interim Report of the Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse: Statements. (3 Feb 2004)

Noel Dempsey: The normal——

Third Interim Report of the Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse: Statements. (3 Feb 2004)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order, it is a usual courtesy to the House to provide the written statement when the Minister begins to speak, not when it becomes available.

Third Interim Report of the Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse: Statements. (3 Feb 2004)

Séamus Pattison: That is not a point of order.

Third Interim Report of the Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse: Statements. (3 Feb 2004)

Noel Dempsey: As the Leas-Cheann Comhairle will know, this debate was not intended to take place until 8.30 p.m. While there may be difficulties providing copies of my speech, I am sure Members will receive them as soon as possible. While I apologise to Members of the House, the Government did not request that the debate be moved to this time. It was trying to facilitate members of the Opposition. I thank...

Third Interim Report of the Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse: Statements. (3 Feb 2004)

Séamus Pattison: The Minister's time is up.

Third Interim Report of the Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse: Statements. (3 Feb 2004)

Olwyn Enright: I am disappointed that the Government accords far less attention to the publication of the third report by Ms Justice Laffoy than it did to Mr. Justice Flood's second report. I am saddened to say that, despite apologies and all the rest, we seem to think this issue is of less importance. That reflects on the Government and Members opposite. I thank the Minister for his history lesson. We seem...

Third Interim Report of the Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse: Statements. (3 Feb 2004)

Jan O'Sullivan: The response of the Taoiseach and the Minister for Education and Science to the requests by the Opposition regarding the time allocated for this debate and the time at which it would be held indicates that they have not grasped the seriousness of Ms Justice Laffoy's third interim report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse. She has made astonishing criticisms of the Department...

Third Interim Report of the Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse: Statements. (3 Feb 2004)

Noel Dempsey: It was well aware of it.

Third Interim Report of the Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse: Statements. (3 Feb 2004)

Jan O'Sullivan: It was information that emerged after the "States of Fear" programme in 1999.