Ivor Callely (Independent)

I seek a debate on the justice system, especially in light of yesterday's coroner's hearing regarding the assault on Noel and Marie Keegan in Longford following which, sadly, Noel Keegan died minutes afterwards. The perpetrator, who had a record of assault, should have been in prison on the night of the attack but owing to a number of failures and blunders by the State, he was free to commit further assaults. Will the Leader also arrange a briefing document? I understand the Minister for Justice and Law Reform is undertaking an investigation along with the Courts Service and the sooner we have all the information, the better.

Will the Leader arrange with the other group leaders to make accommodation for topical debates in the ordering of the business of the House, especially as we deal with the current economic and financial difficulties? Will he arrange a debate on the National Asset Management Agency? Obstacles have been placed in the agency's path during its early months trying to put the finances in the property sector back on track. Misleading and what has been perceived in certain instances to be false information has been provided by the financial institutions which is causing delays and serious problems for the agency in doing what it was set up to do. Will the Leader try to get Members briefing documents and to arrange a debate on this matter as quickly as possible?