Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

We will hear the Leader's response. Some of us have been in touch with the Tánaiste, the Secretary General of the Department and the nunciature on this matter in recent months. Yesterday, the Taoiseach made it abundantly clear that he has spoken with Cardinal Brady, Archbishop Martin and that everything listed in this motion has been attended to and has been done. The Taoiseach equally made it clear that he will extend the necessary proper official invitation once the Holy See indicates its wishes and this, apparently, is in accordance with standard proper protocol. I say to the leader of Fianna Fáil that he should check with his leader, Deputy Martin, who is a former Minister for Foreign Affairs, and he will be appraised that what I am saying is completely accurate in this respect.

The Tánaiste will be here today and no doubt this subject will be raised and we can then hear further on the matter. It is a question of being patient. Everybody's bona fides on this matter are appreciated. Matters are in hand and everything is being reviewed and is being attended to in a proper way. I suggest that we hear what the Tánaiste has to say today. I am sure the Leader will indicate along those lines when he makes his response.