Joe O'Toole (Independent)

I hope Fianna Fáil members around the country breathed a sigh of relief last night to find their leadership has found another way of staying in power after the next election, although I do not think they were that worried about it.

I recently raised an issue with the Leader to which she did not reply. I interpreted this to mean she wished to get some information on it. My question referred to the Committee on Article 35.4.1° which is considering the Curtin case. The committee was established by the Houses of the Oireachtas. I do not doubt that its members are carrying out an efficient job in so far as they can. I am also certain they will be hung out to dry at the end of the day, although that is not important at this stage. However, there should be an interim report on the workings and processes of the committee. A statement was made yesterday by the committee but I want the situation put formally on the record. It is important that we allow the committee to get on with its business but it is also important to monitor its progress. I ask for a report and an answer on this issue.