Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Perhaps Mr. Costello can answer my next question. Will he talk to us about ongoing oversight and evaluation of the issue of conflict of interest from the perspective of the board? I do not make this point to impugn anybody or suggest anything improper, but I am conscious that within different sectors of expertise, there can be quite a considerable crossover in terms of people's work experience, who they worked for, who they know and so on. The development board is not starting from a good place in respect of the value for money element and the €35 million which is down the tubes.

Apart from value for money there is the issue of fair play for contractors, putting in place proper procedures and oversight, and ensuring there are no conflicts of interest. Could Mr. Costello talk to us on that and provide reassurance to the committee on that score?