John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am not so sure I specifically advised that there should be departmental approval. There is a difference between strict departmental sanction and just having knowledge of particular terms of reference. There is a big difference. I am not saying a matter needs to be referred up the line in the Department before approval is given for the sanction of finances in respect of a particular investigation. At the very least, it should be sent to or communicated to the Department. If, in such circumstances, the Department had an issue with it, then that would be made clear.