Paul Connaughton (Galway East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

According to a media report, while the amount involved was significant, it should be borne in mind that the institute's annual budget is in the region of €57 million and the cost should be viewed in the context of ensuring public confidence in the academic reputation of the institute. That is a fair point, but after this whole mess, it is one that is hard to explain. After all the money and time-----