David Cullinane (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister's response. I strongly believe that this is an issue on which nobody should play party politics. It is extremely important for the people of Waterford and the south east. I accept that Minister must meet both institutes before the report is published, but perhaps the Minister of State could convey to her that she might arrange a briefing as quickly as possible for Members of the Oireachtas on what is in the report, either at the time she publishes it or beforehand. There have been leaks of the report and leaks are very unhelpful. There are all sorts of differences of opinion and there are many vested interests at play here as well, and we do not wish to see any of them get the upper hand. We must be very clear about what is being recommended. The Minister has a duty to work with all of the public representatives, including members of the Opposition. We have been very supportive of this process up to now and we are anxious for this to be delivered. I hope the Minister will agree, in the near future, to meeting the Members of the Oireachtas. I will make myself available during the summer recess to attend that important meeting.