David Norris (Independent)

Yes, can we have this debate and raise these specific points either in the debate or with the Minister?

Due diligence is being performed after the investment is being made. Talk about buying a pig in a poke. That is almost looking around to see if there is a poke with a pig in it in which we can invest. I do not have great confidence.

If I was to choose a Minister for Finance at this stage from the talent pool in the Dáil, it would unhesitatingly be Deputy Richard Bruton because he has addressed the situation honestly. He has told it as it is, looked at the stark facts and has come up with a solution.

One thing I find really sickening is that we have been told this was in light of the facts known at that time. Why can we not get all the facts out in the open? The banks should be told in an uncompromising fashion that it is cards on the table time.

Yesterday, we managed to pass a motion unanimously at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs supporting the Government in its initiatives to establish an investigation into possible war crimes during the Gaza offensive. Will the Leader arrange even a half hour debate to pass this motion? We do not even need a Minister present. I understand the motion will also be tabled in the Dáil.