Martin Mansergh (Fianna Fail)

I am delighted with the evidence that the Government has appointed forthright, courageous and independent officers. I would be happy to engage in debate on the prisons issue.

The standard charge for non-personal FOI requests is €15, which is modest. The number who will want to make further appeals will be limited.

One of the jobs of this House is to scrutinise the activities of European institutions. In six months time the Taoiseach will occupy the office of President of the European Council. The Order of Business should not pass without expressing concern about the unworthy remarks yesterday of the President in Office of the European Council. I admire post-war German democracy enormously and its tremendous achievements.