Mr. Dara Lynott:

While I accept that there are concerns about many aspects of the research, I refute any suggestion I have misled the committee, given what I said to it in June, which I have just read, and the fact that I have said it is normal practice. No matter what the project is such as a tender for consultancy services on any other aspect or research, it is normal for people to change. The three researchers proposed for tasks 2 and 7 changed. CDM Smith approached the steering group with an acceptable plan. If the steering groups believes CDM Smith has the appropriate people with the appropriate expertise who can perform these tasks, I am happy to stand over the decision.