Can the Taoiseach address the decision of Mr. Mario Draghi not to address the banking inquiry, a matter that affects this Parliament and its relations with European Union institutions? His decision is wrong and unacceptable because of the role of the European Central Bank, ECB, in both the Irish and European banking crises but it is also an interesting decision in view of his attendance at the Bundestag.

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He answered questions from German parliamentarians. It is very important that all parliaments are treated the same. Parliamentarians in larger states do not have a greater entitlement to an audience with the ECB.

Can Deputy Martin be fair to other Deputies?

I ask the Taoiseach to raise this matter because it is fundamental to the Oireachtas and the manner in which we do business and also to the relationship between the ECB and the Irish Parliament.

The Taoiseach will be aware that last June the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, set up a panel of barristers to review more than 40 cases that families and others believed were not properly investigated. It was felt that the Garda did not do enough to deal with certain issues. The review was to take three months, but six months have passed and many families are anxious for at least an update. For example, the family of Shane Farrell, who was killed by a man with more than 40 previous convictions, approached me on this issue. Will an independent inquiry be set up as a result of the work of the review panel? When will the review panel publish its work? When will the criminal procedure Bill, which is to assist with the reform of pre-trial processes, be published and debated in the House?

When can we expect the housing regulation Bill? Threshold has criticised the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 as a threat to people renting properties in the long term because the Act allows landlords to remove tenants, re-advertise and seek higher rents. Many people continue to suffer because of this. The housing regulation Bill is meant to provide a regulatory framework for approved housing bodies. To ease the rental worries of thousands of people, can the Taoiseach outline when the Bill will be published?

As I said already, I believe it would be appropriate for Mario Draghi to attend the banking inquiry, as he is capable of dealing with any question. As I said to Deputy McDonald, the European Central Bank is obliged to respond to and engage with the European Parliament. I am not sure of the circumstances of the attendance of Mr. Draghi at the Bundestag. Was it an inquiry or did he merely address a finance committee? I feel strongly that he should attend the banking inquiry and I will speak to him about this tomorrow. As I pointed out, I cannot force him to attend, but I will make it clear that we would like him to do so.

Deputy Martin mentioned 40 cases that are being reviewed. These cases continue to be analysed by the legal panel that was set up for the purpose. I will give Deputy Martin an update on how the panel is proceeding with its work. The Deputy is aware that some of the cases go back many years and some have been dealt with by various authorities and agencies already.

The housing regulation Bill is due next year. I met the social affairs committee this morning and discussed related matters. Before people are removed from their rented accommodation in Dublin, they should know that they have tenants' rights and, before seeking support from the authorities, they can engage with the community welfare service, which helps many people under such forms of pressure. After removal, they may need to seek assistance from the welfare authorities. The Bill, which will deal with this area comprehensively, is due next year. Many tenants seek support without first understanding their rights, and this issue should be clarified for people in those circumstances.