Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have been at many of these meetings, for instance, on the Bertie bowl and other ventures, where we all left angered. I do not think I have ever been at a meeting where the emotions are such that we are angered and saddened. It is fast transpiring today that the friends' and supporters' group, a good and noble concept, had been transferred into the directors' and friends' group with more than half of the annual income going to pay off a lad by his buddies on the way out the door.

I want to start with Mr. O’Brien. I thank the HSE for the upfront nature of and fast speed at which it has been getting the relevant information. I hope and trust this will be the beginning of a fruitful relationship with this committee.

Obviously, the interim administrator is inquiring into the financial situation within the CRC. The director general, Mr. Tony O'Brien, and the interim administrator have made comments on the pension arrangement and goodbye package given to Mr. Kiely. Is Mr. Barry O'Brien aware of any other financial issues that are being considered or that have caused concern for the interim administrator?