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

I informed members previously that we had actually sent the letter but I suppose that was not the case because, on inquiry, we found that a legal case has to be made by the Committee of Public Accounts to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges in order for this to be approved under the legislation. That submission must be robust in terms of its legal position and what we intend to do. The draft letter is being double checked and it will go to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. It is up to it to give us or not to give us permission. It is a test in terms of the process for this committee and it is one I hope will be expedited in the context of the request and then the response.