Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

The former Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Michael McDowell, agreed to publish the results of the Rossiter inquiry as soon as they became available. The report has been available for some time, but the current Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, seems to be dragging his feet on its publication. When will the report be published?

Similarly, the Health Service Executive has failed to publish a report about the abuse of elderly people in nursing homes. The Government seems to be in a position to suppress information such as that contained in these reports which should be in possession of the public. I ask that the reports be published as a matter of urgency.

I join Senator Norris in condemning the threat made by the so-called Real IRA to resume its terrorist activities in this State and Northern Ireland. I hope the full rigours of the law will be used against them to suppress their activities at every possible opportunity.