Sean Barrett (Independent) | Oireachtas source

That also arises in respect of Senator Crown's Bill on smoking. This House was not abolished; it is still here. This raises questions about the general unwillingness of the higher bureaucracy in Ireland to participate in freedom of information in the widest context. Last night was a bizarre example of it. I am pleased that this has been postponed so there can be extra thought and research.

In light of all that, can we invite the Minister for Justice and Equality to the House to debate white collar crime, how to combat it and why it is taking so long to do so since 2008? Such a debate should include the role of accountants.