Martin Mansergh (Fianna Fail)

I am glad to hear the Minister of State say that the guidelines will be available because transparency is important. However, the amendment represents an encroachment on Government by the Legislature. Every ministerial act should not be immediately subject to debate and revocation. When Governments are elected, they must be allowed a certain discretion to act. Of course they must be accountable and the guidelines should be public, but I do not favour the amendment.