Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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I have notice from Senator Bradford regarding a motion that he wishes to raise under Standing Order 30. I call on him to give notice of the motion.

Paul Bradford (Renua Ireland)
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I wish to move a motion for the adjournment of the Seanad on a specific and important matter of public interest, that being, the concerns raised by a whistleblower that the Department of Finance and the Central Bank were treated in a different manner than other witnesses who have appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis. On this, the last day of the Seanad before the summer recess, I genuinely believe that this matter requires public ventilation. There is grave concern that some witnesses before the banking inquiry appear to have been treated differently from others. There is a concern that certain members were made aware of this allegation before all the members of the committee were made so aware. In the interests of equality and transparency, we need the matter clarified in this House immediately on behalf of the Irish people.

Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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I have given careful consideration to the matter raised. I cannot consider it to be a matter contemplated by Standing Order 30 and I regret that I must rule the matter out of order.

Paul Bradford (Renua Ireland)
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I appreciate the Cathaoirleach's decision, but would he be in a position to advise of any other manner by which this matter could be clarified? It is crucial that the banking inquiry be seen to act in a fully fair, transparent and open fashion.

Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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This matter has been in the public domain since last week. A motion on it could have tabled earlier. I do not know of any other way of raising it at this point.