Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

The matter can appear on the Order Paper and it would then be a matter for a vote. A European investigation is under way by both the Council of Europe and the European Parliament. However, the investigation by the Council of Europe, chaired by Senator Dick Marty of Switzerland, seems to be the more pivotal one. I had hoped this House could contribute to that investigation and put forward Ireland's point of view.

I also wish to scotch another perception. The Taoiseach did not intervene in this matter.