I do not have an axe to grind for any political party in this House. So far as the banking inquiry is concerned, I have already stated my concern and scepticism as to whether elected representatives in this country, or any country where the party whip and party political system are so entrenched, can conduct an inquiry of this kind impartially. The best thing the Government could do at this stage is to call the whole thing off-----

Hear, hear.

-----before more money is wasted-----

Hear, hear.

-----and before politics is brought into further disrepute in the eyes of people.

We have had several reports into what happened. I defy the Leader to identify a single net issue this afternoon whose answer could possibly surface without rancour or allegations of bias. What may be needed is some kind of independent forum where people who do not have an axe to grind are in a position to ask hard and searching questions. Even then, one wonders whether they could come up with answers that other bright, well-intentioned and capable people, such as Mr. Nyberg, have not been able to find already.

Deputy Stephen Donnelly was right to pull back from the inquiry in light of what happened last week, but I believe the Government should call the whole thing off. I say that without having any party's interests, vested interests or fears in mind.

I note Senator Bacik's growing fascination with the Catholic Church. If I were in her position-----