Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)

On behalf of Senator Carroll and myself, I convey our deepest sympathy to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and his wife, Mary, on their sad loss. I can understand why he was unable to take this Adjournment matter.

I am somewhat disappointed that the Minister of State did not refer to the ongoing activities of Mr. Brammertz and the fact that he will be reporting to the UN in December. We have attempted to reflect his concerns in raising this matter. Notwithstanding the clarity of the reply, I would be grateful if the Minister of State could convey to the Department of Foreign Affairs our desire for the Government to indicate its attitude towards the reports being prepared by Mr. Brammertz.