Professor Alan Barrett:

Deputy Joe Higgins would be surprised by the range of views expressed at the council. When writing a document, one of the challenges is to come up with something with which everybody will feel comfortable. One of the pleasures in coming to this committee is that there can be a more free-flowing exchange of ideas, which is very valuable. I should not focus on Deputy Joe Higgins, but I know he thinks this economist factory produces widgets at night and right-wing economists by day. There is a diversity of views.