Marc MacSharry (Fianna Fail)

For many years, along with Senator Jim Walsh and many other Senators, I have been calling for a debate on the tribunals. I still call for that debate and look forward to contributing to it in the fullest regard. My original request predates any calls from Senators Alex White, Regan and others from the other side who joined us quite recently. Regarding standards in public office, it was this party that led governments to ensure a number of measures were put in place by regulation leading to the documents all of us happily complete by way of declaration at the beginning of each year to ensure the highest standards of public office are upheld.