The Taoiseach has been slammed for delaying the sale of Siteserv until at least April 2016.

Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin TD said the failure to get any answers is "deeply troubling" and "fits entirely with the Taoiseach's agenda".

Deputy Martin said: "From day one, the Government has sought to misdirect and mislead in response to legitimate inquiries about the details and circumstances of this sale and subsequent sales. This process of foot dragging has delivered just one result – ensuring that no details would emerge before a General Election.

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"I do not believe this delay is a consequence of mistakes; I believe it was what the Government has been seeking to achieve since this issue first emerged.

"While the Taoiseach may have been successful in delaying the outcome of an inquiry, he must at least answer for the delay."

(CD/LM)