The Garda powers are temporary. I expect that there will be a full row-back and that normal service will be resumed.

I would be happy to provide the Deputy with a written answer, but let me say that I will not rush to judgment on any particular direct provision centre-----

-----until I have further information. It was difficult over the past few weeks to have the type of inspection that the Deputy would like with particular reference to the Covid-19 crisis. However, I expect to be in a position to make a further announcement on this issue within a matter of 48 hours. I will contact the Deputy directly.

I have received the correspondence and am in the course of replying to it, but I want to do so with the appropriate level of information.

We had a financial crisis.

We had a financial crisis. The Deputy's party at the time did not recognise it and still does not.

In connection with the protest, it is important that we all recognise, as do I, the right to assembly and freedom of association, both of which are fundamental to any democracy. Having said that, we are in a crisis. This House agreed to the implementation of unprecedented legislation providing powers of a special and emergency nature for An Garda Síochána in the context of the public health expert advice. Similarly, I note the public health expert advice in respect of marches and the assembly of persons in large nu…

The Deputy should wait to see the report. I welcome what he has said actually.

It is not a direct provision centre. It is emergency accommodation and there was an inspection in February of this year.

It is important that the Ceann Comhairle, as guardian of Members' interests in this House, makes clear that what is being proposed is in order, is legal and in compliance with Standing Orders. I take exception to Deputy Catherine Murphy saying that there may be intended or unintended consequences. What we are doing today in this House is as a result of misrepresentation, innuendo and debate of some years ago which, if handled properly on that occasion, would not have given rise to the motion that is now before the …

What are the unintended consequences? Everything is a conspiracy according to the Deputy. There is a daily conspiracy.

There is a daily conspiracy.

Has the Business Committee agreed that this matter be taken today?

That is a very poor reflection on our parliamentary process. The Business Committee needs to have a look at itself and its relationship with the parties opposite.

Where stands the motion relating to the withdrawal of the Guerin report?

Until when?

I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I have asked my question for the day; I will not be asking any more. I express my deepest condolences to all who have lost loved ones in this horrific pandemic and wish a safe recovery to all those fighting the virus. I pay particular tribute to front-line workers throughout the sector, including gardaí and Garda staff, prison staff, courts officers and staff and immigration officers. In managing our response, my Department has a cross-functional team in place and is part of the series …

I have good news for Deputy Brendan Smith. I will not get a chance to respond.

I have good news about rent supplement.

The answer to Deputy Heydon's question is "Yes". I assure him and the House that my Department is engaged in work for two sets of legislative change regarding personal insolvency. We are considering specific formal or procedural statutory requirements which are often difficult or impracticable in the context of compliance with Covid-19 restrictions. There are a small number of requirements under the personal insolvency Acts, subject to Government formation. I am conscious in this regard of this House, but also of t…