Susan O'Keeffe (Labour) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Buti said on page 6 that as the years passed, and we are talking about 2002 to 2006, inclusive, "the Commission did not shy away from taking a critical view" of Ireland. Mr. Rob Wright gave evidence here following his report on the Department of Finance. He said Mr. Buti's criticisms "were leavened by favourable comment and even praise for Irish policy." How could Mr. Buti be critical and praising at the same time? Was that not a mixed message? How could anybody know what he was saying? Does Mr. Buti believe he did not shy away from taking a critical view?