Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This committee operates on the basis of consensus. We have always operated in a non-partisan manner and members have always dealt with issues in the public interest. I ask Deputy Ross to respond to the observations and comments made by his colleagues.

In the interests of consensus, may we assume that it is the committee's view that the matter should not be referred to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges? Is that correct? Correct. Are members minded to invite Ms Mellissa English before us to discuss the general issue of whistleblowers? That is a decision for the committee.