The Taoiseach answered a number of questions from leaders this morning relating to rather disquieting revelations in respect of funds in Templemore. During the Taoiseach's replies, he said that the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality would make herself available to answer questions. I do not agree with the Taoiseach's view that this should be left to a committee of the House alone. This is a matter for the full House because little is more important than public confidence in policing in this country.

Will the Taoiseach indicate whether the Tánaiste will make herself available this afternoon to make a statement and answer questions from Members on a matter of fundamental importance?

That is not for me to direct, as Deputy Howlin is well aware. There are opportunities for Deputies in the House to table questions. If they are approved by the Ceann Comhairle, then that can happen.

The Tánaiste does not have all the details. The Tánaiste referred the report that she got to the Policing Authority. The report from Mr. Barrett is now before the Committee of Public Accounts. It will remain the position that the Tánaiste can report factually on the information she has, but that is not the conclusion. We should not be jumping to conclusions here, as Deputy Howlin is well aware. At the end of the day, the Committee of Public Accounts should be allowed to do its job. There are competent people on that committee and they will follow right through.

Will the Tánaiste come to the House?

The Tánaiste has no difficulty in answering questions, but she cannot give the Deputy the outcome of the report of the Committee of Public Accounts.

We will not ask for that.

It is not for me to direct any Minister to come to the House on any day. Deputy Howlin has the right, as a Deputy, to put a question before the House or to the Ceann Comhairle in this regard, as he is well aware given his long years of experience.