That is a terrible answer. In 2015 the Government agreed to take the case of the hooded men back to the European Court of Human Rights. That was the right decision. Last night Channel 4 revealed that papers uncovered by the Pat Finucane Centre in Derry exposed at least four known cases of waterboarding by the British army and RUC. The Tánaiste is aware that waterboarding is an horrific method of torture which terrorises a victim and simulates drowning. The papers also revealed that the then Taoiseach, Jack Lynch, raised one case with the then British Prime Minister, Ted Heath. That is a very serious matter which demands the fullest investigation by the Government. Will the Tánaiste instruct officials in the Department to examine its files to determine if the Department of Justice and Equality has information that could shed more light on those claims? Could she raise the matter urgently with An Taoiseach and ask that he too instruct his Department and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to do the same? Will the Taoiseach investigate and report back to the Dáil on what steps have been taken to pursue this matter? Will the Taoiseach release the minutes of the meeting between Jack Lynch and Ted Heath on those matters?

I take the point the Deputy made about the details that have just emerged. Whatever about the accuracy of the reports, they are a reminder of the very dark history of the Troubles on this island and everybody must face up to their responsibilities in that regard. It is clear there is a special obligation on any state to act at all times within the rule of law but we must also reflect on the many barbaric acts that were committed by others, which included torture and not even allowing a decent burial for people who were killed or disappeared. There is a legacy for all of us to reflect on, and we must continue to find ways to address the legacy issues. I hope the House will agree that what we should do is give priority to maintaining the Good Friday Agreement so that we do not return to those dark days.

Of course, the Government takes these reports very seriously and is looking very carefully at the issues raised in the programme.