Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Can I finish? The Minister has said in this House and elsewhere that due to the fear of intimidation or whatever, confidentiality commitments were given to people living in the communities. The Minister has said he is open to looking at this. All of us recognise that part of the report was given to the McAnespie family in the past. In the interests of bringing closure to the family and helping to bring about justice, there should be another look at how we can ensure the Crowley report is presented to the McAnespie family. It should be given to them. I will be happy to have that communicated to the Minister from the House today.

Senator David Norris referred to a matter that was raised at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges and on which the Cathaoirleach has adjudicated.

Senators Norris and Aidan Davitt raised the forthcoming visit of Pope Francis, which was the subject of a discussion yesterday. It is important to recognise that this is an historic visit, but it is not a State visit. The Seanad Committee on Procedure and Privileges decided yesterday to look at how we can invite the Pope to address a joint sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas. I know that the visit will take place on Saturday, 25 August and Sunday, 26 August. We should use this opportunity to welcome Pope Francis to our country. He is the head of the Catholic Church and he is very welcome.