Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

That may well be the case. The Department has been advised that it cannot continue to engage in dialogue after the papers have been served. It could be sub judice at that point. It will continue its dialogue until the comprehensive report has been delivered if that is helpful, but it will be guided by its legal advisers when deciding whether to continue. If it can continue I think it should do so because progress can be made when people are speaking to each other. Very little progress can be made if we are not speaking to each other. I will keep the Senator advised in that regard.