Brian Hayes (Fine Gael)

I am sure we all send our best wishes to the Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs in the talks on Northern Ireland and wish the talks well. Will the Leader assure the House that when a conclusion is reached, which we hope will be positive, we will be able to discuss the matter in the House this week?

Will colleagues join the Committees on Procedure and Privileges in supporting the legal challenge to the absurd ruling of the Morris tribunal in respect of the case being taken by Senator Jim Higgins and Deputy Howlin? Will colleagues on all sides support them in ensuring the principle of parliamentary privilege, enshrined in the Constitution, is maintained?