Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I largely agree with the point made by Deputy Deasy. We were given very clear legal advice at that private meeting to the effect that if a transcript were to be released under any circumstances, elements of it would be required to be redacted as a result of comments that were made by both the witness and members. It would be absurd to release the transcript without at the very least seeking further legal advice. I agree that if we start publishing transcripts of private meetings, questions will arise as to why those meetings were not held in public.