Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I accept what the Chairman has outlined. Given what the clerk has stated about it not being the date they have a problem with, though, there may be a degree of backsliding. I note the presence of Mr. Goulding's consultant in the Gallery. Mr. Goulding chose to go on the national airwaves via RTE Radio 1. It was his first time publicly commenting after failing to engage with this committee, which is his right. Importantly, the CRC is a section 38 body. Mr. Goulding gave two clear commitments on "This Week". They are there for anyone to hear. First, he stated that there was documentation that this committee was seeking, which the Chairman will recall related to the minutes and agendas of meetings that decided the remuneration package of Mr. Kiely. Second, he stated that he would be willing to attend this committee. In the context of any conversation that the clerk is having with him and his team, he should be reminded of his public pronouncements on this issue because nothing has changed in that regard.