Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. M. McDowell): I have made clear on a number of occasions my position on this issue and see no need to re-examine the situation. I offered to meet with Mr. McBrearty in Donegal and subsequently met him in my office. It was agreed the meeting would be private. I explained the situation to him in what I consider to be circumstances of some considerable politeness, sympathy, truthfulness and honesty.