Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

In supporting the amendment to the Order of Business, I am respectful of your earlier ruling, a Chathaoirligh. It would be important that the debate be begun by Senator Callely. Failing that, can the Deputy Leader inform the House whether the committee that will deal with the matter will report to the House today? How does he see finality being brought to this matter? The Taoiseach asked that a letter be speedily sent to the Cathaoirleach. I ask the Deputy Leader to comment on this. Can he outline next week's sitting days and business?

Two important reports on the banking question have been presented to the Government and we have been promised a debate on this matter. The reports, from the Governor of the Central Bank, Mr. Regling and Mr. Watson, are vitally important. We need to know the collateral damage arising from them. Can the Deputy Leader tell the House if their publication is contingent on something of which we are not yet aware?