Derek Nolan (Galway West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Another reason for the holding of meetings in private, in respect of which transcripts are not produced, is to allow members an opportunity to say certain things they would not say in public session or want reported. This allows people to speak more freely and to push issues a little more. If we are to go down the road of producing transcripts of private meetings just because a Deputy or Senator asked a witness a question, holding meetings in private will be futile. What will be the point of holding meetings in private if the transcripts can be released?