Mr. Brian Purcell:

No. I know where this is going and it is in relation to the issues that are covered by the terms of reference. I have said that the relationship is there with the Minister. On a procedural basis the contact is really between the Secretary General and the Minister. That is not to say that there would not be some contact. If the Deputy is asking me if the Commissioner would ring the Minister and say, "Listen, I've got something very urgent; I'm sending it through to you", that would be quite unusual. By the way, I have said I cannot comment on what a previous Minister for Justice and Equality would say. All I can do is base it on my own experience during my time as Secretary General.