Eugene Regan (Fine Gael)

The Minister of State said the Government was not responsible for media speculation. On the contrary, the Minister issued a significant number of statements to the media - or they were at least attributed to him - indicating there would be a wholesale rounding up during the summer months of those involved in criminal gangs. That did not happen. Whether it will happen in the next three months or six months, we must wait and see. The question I have raised is legitimate and I intend to hold the Minister to account now that the legislation is in place to tackle gangland crime. We will continue to monitor the results.