Mr. Brian Purcell:

I have already stated in some detail, both in writing and orally, the situation of this particular issue and the questions that have been asked.

It is reasonable to assume that any commission, including the Fennelly commission, in trying to establish the veracity or truth of accounts - truth was mentioned and it goes without saying that it will obviously be a key issue in respect of any evidence that is given - would like to obtain the evidence of the individuals concerned independently and without any of the persons involved or witnesses being influenced by what others might have said or may be saying. In those circumstances, for one person, in this instance me, to be putting into the public domain his account, which others might then have regard to in preparing their statements for the commission, could clearly hamper the approach the commission might take. It would definitely have the potential to undermine or prejudice the work of the commission.