Marc Ó Cathasaigh (Waterford, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

There is an ambiguity in the statement, which reads, "As advised to the Committee in advance of the March meeting by the CEO, Mr O’Donnell is ill and continues to be on leave." On a cursory reading, I would interpret that as meaning that he continues to be on sick leave. However, Dr. Gallagher does not wish to confirm to the committee today that the nature of his leave is illness leave. He does not wish to confirm that to the committee.