Mr. Frank Daly:

We have engaged with this committee and others on the issue of lobbying. As a public representative the Deputy will know that we have put in place a mechanism through a dedicated e-mail service whereby public representatives can draw matters to our attention. However, it must be said that we do not see public representatives generally step over the line into lobbying. Ours is a State body so we believe there must be an engagement with public representatives. If a public representative wishes to bring an issue to our attention, that is one thing but if a public representative seeks to influence us in coming to a particular decision, then clearly they will fall into lobbying.