Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

To clarify the situation, I take the point that the Acting Chairman made at the outset of the meeting that the gentlemen concerned are here to deal with this pre-legislation matter, but I think in light of the fact that Mr. Nolan, who is chief executive of Bus Éireann, is here, it would be remiss of us not to take the opportunity to address that. I could accept the Acting Chairman's suggestion if there was an attempt to hijack Mr. Kenny or Mr. Donohue, which I would not do, but as Mr. Nolan is here, I think it is appropriate that we at least enter into discussion, if he is okay with that. I assume, as chief executive, he has full knowledge of what is happening on the IR side and I think it is appropriate for us to put a number of questions, perhaps at the end of the discussion of this particular legislation. I make that proposal and seek the agreement of the committee on it.