Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 15 July 2015

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis

Nexus Phase

Mr. Pat Farrell:

Well, I think I've already answered that question but I will answer it again. I said, and for the record, that all my relationships and dealings with all politicians and with the public authorities was appropriate and professional, and at all times. Now, I would also add that it is not unusual for somebody with a background in public affairs or political life to be involved in advocacy or representation; it is actually quite common and it runs across organisations such as the IFA, such as ... I could go on at length to name the organisations, and there are lots of former politicians who are also ... work with, since they've retired from their positions, with public relations firms, with advocacy groups. So, it is absolutely a common occurrence and it would be surprising it if were other than that.

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