Marc MacSharry (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Notwithstanding all that, I welcome the publication of the report this afternoon. It forms a reasonable body of work that reflects the public hearings, notwithstanding the imperfections I have outlined. People will have the opportunity to outline their views in tomorrow evening's debate.

Between now and the Seanad election I believe the House could usefully investigate the second issue I mentioned in connection with the process, the whistleblower, the protected disclosure and the influence of external bodies in earlier stages.