In the context of the review of the Department of Justice and Equality, will the Taoiseach please clarify, in plain English, why the recommendations from the Toland report were not implemented. The report, which was published on 11 July 2014, included five serious issues, 18 recommendations and a timeframe of two years. Had those recommendations been implemented, we would not be in the mess in which we find ourselves. The review group actually offered "to meet twice yearly, if required by the Minister, over the next two years to review progress made in implementing these recommendations." Will the Taoiseach let us know if any Minister took the review group up on that offer? If so, how often did they meet and which, if any, of the 18 recommendations have been implemented?

We had the opportunity last night to deal with some of these issues. The majority of the recommendations of the Toland report are now in an advanced state of implementation. Many have been implemented. Following the initiative on the part of the Taoiseach, which was announced yesterday, a further level of consideration will be given to bolster the recommendations of the Toland report with further proposals to ensure a smoother running of certain issues within the Department.

I keep in very close contact with the members of my management team, with whom I have had the opportunity of engaging today. I assure Deputy Connolly and the House that every effort will be made within the timeframe to ensure the full implementation of the Toland report recommendations. However, having regard to the events of the past two weeks, we are looking at going beyond Toland.