Could I ask the Minister what is the position about the committee established by the previous Government on, I think, 9 January last, to examine the use of State cars with a view to recommending what economies could be achieved in that area by one means or another? Has that committee reported? Have this Government disbanded it and, if it has reported, what action has been taken on the report, or where does it now stand?

(Clare): The Government are considering whether it is necessary for that committee to continue at present and no decision has been taken.

Does the Minister accept that when that committee was established it was required to report within a period of about a month? It seems odd that in regard to a committee which was to report in February last the Government should be considering in July whether it should continue. Did the committee report and, if not, why not?

(Clare): As far as I know there were options under different headings in their terms of reference. Options were set out——

So they did report and put options that the Government are now considering. Is that the position?

(Clare): The Government have not decided yet whether they wish it to continue in being.

Will the Government make the report available and publish the options?

Can the Minister give the House details of the options that were put before the Government?

(Clare): The best I can do is let the Deputy have them. There are quite a number of different options——

Yes, thank you.

(Clare): I will try to let the Deputy have them.