Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

There are still a couple of issues to be resolved, the first of which is the letter which formally requests approval to extend the contract beyond the current term. It states there are issues facing the organisation and that there is a new draft strategic plan covering a period of five years. Is that the basis on which the contract should be extended? The letter goes on to state Mr. Kavanagh has overseen development of the plan and should be charged with its implementation. Is that the reason he was given a period of five years? We understood initially, when the lobbying began, that it would be for about three years. I am trying to help the delegates. Is that the reason?