Brian Hayes (Fine Gael)

Where queries and requests come from the commission to the Minister, will the Minister automatically inform both Houses that such a request has been made? That in no way violates the objectives of the commissions, namely to get to the truth speedily. We all need to be on the one side in terms of what is required. Some commissions may require substantial resources while others may not. Some may be over in ten days because only two people are giving evidence, while others may take ten months or ten years to complete their deliberations. While I am not straying back to the first group of amendments, there is a need to involve the Oireachtas. My party's suggestion is that queries and requests regarding this matter should come to the Clerks of the Houses and consequently to all Members.