Seanad debates

Friday, 4 July 2003

Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments: Motion.

 

The Leader clearly said she felt the Quarryvale module and the Gilmartin allegations should be dealt with in public. I accept her assurance and the assurance of others, including the Taoiseach, on face value. It is essential that is the case. In principle, for modules that have not yet been publicly aired or where the tribunal is only starting its work, I would not have any difficulty if they were dealt with in a different way but there would be a need for consultation with Opposition parties to ensure the Houses of the Oireachtas can proceed on the basis of consensus. It is in all our interests that it is done quickly, is transparent and fair and involves a reasonable cost. I am sure the Labour Party would co-operate in ensuring that was done. It must be done on the basis of consensus. Realistically, it cannot affect the modules that have been heard or those that are being heard.

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