Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Was the statement verified by any other agency? Do the witnesses accept that, based on what has happened and the manner in which it was reported, the matter has been an unseemly mess from start to finish in terms of communication and how it was dealt with? Do they think appearing on "Prime Time" in advance of their coming before this committee to answer questions was the most appropriate way to air these matters publicly, or should this have been the first forum to discuss these matters?