Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes, that was in the first draft of the speech. All of the detail was checked. What happened was I received a call from Mr. Frank Daly who told me what had happened in the withdrawal of PIMCO. He also told me that the board was minded to proceed with the competition with the remaining interested parties but that he would consult Lazard first. About three or four days later it was confirmed, after consultation, that they were proceeding.