Rónán Mullen (Independent)

I am asking the Leader a question. I am calling for these gentlemen to come before the House and explain themselves because they are doing something very serious. They propose a referendum in which sweeping powers will be allowed to politicians to investigate the conduct of other persons. We see the type of unreasonable judgmental comments they themselves are capable of making. It is quite unworthy of them. When one considers that academic lawyers - people who do not stand to gain from the tribunals or any other system and people like myself who focus on politics rather than on the law - making arguments on their merits, the least they could do is try to debate the issue on its merits instead of attacking people and making snivelling little allegations about people's motivation. It is very unstatesmanlike and raises questions about the reactionary approach of the Government to people who oppose its agenda.