Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Leader will, of course, respond to Senator O'Brien's comments about the Secretary General of the Department of Justice and Equality but, as a member of the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, before which the Secretary General, Mr. Purcell, will appear at 5 p.m., I advise the House that the committee has corresponded with Mr. Purcell to tell him it is reserving the right to ask any questions that are within its orders of reference and remit. That is absolutely proper and appropriate for an Oireachtas committee.