Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I should indicate that GSOC is not compelled to come before us and the delegation has come of its own volition. I asked on Monday that a delegation would come as early as possible and the earliest opportunity - our Wednesday meeting at 4 p.m. - was used. The witnesses may respond to questions as they wish, as it is their right to respond or not to a question. Up to now there has been a fairly frank exchange of information and I hope that in as much as it is possible, that will continue. The Deputy still has time for questions.