Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Minister of State can choose to not answer that question. This is the Committee Stage debate. When we come to the section I will speak to it and ask the Minister of State the same question and, perhaps, he might answer it. He is currently answering in respect of the records being laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. He is not answering in terms of the other issue. In this Committee Stage debate we are trying to determine how we are able to move forward together on Report Stage. As we come to it, I will speak to the section, when I will again put the question to the Minister of State. I would urge that the Government would give a clear signal that it expects and plans to ensure that there would be transparency in regard to the consultations that take place.