John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I did not intend to damage the committee. I would not set out by way of comment or action to damage this committee; I have far too much respect for it. In my opening remarks I made clear that I have respect for the members of the Government parties on this committee who must often take difficult positions or listen to difficult challenges that may reflect on the Government of the day.