Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Last week, I raised the status of the so-called "on-the-runs" and whether they would be entitled to an amnesty. I asked what was the Government's position on the matter and whether those concerned would not serve one day in prison as a result of their crimes. The Leader informed us that she would raise the matter with the Taoiseach. It appears from today's newspapers that the answer is before us; these people will be included in any deal, of which fact we were not informed previously. I also note that these new converts to democracy are now insisting on dictating on who should be Members of this House and how it should be reformed.