Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The narrative I am referring to is that of NAMA repeatedly in the press and in various public statements. That narrative related to the 5.5% rate predominantly and to the Comptroller and Auditor General's attachment to some type of accountancy fantasy. I used the right terminology this morning. The witness has appeared before the committee today and I welcome that as it is important. However, I am not sure why the Department of Finance has an opinion at all on the 5.5% rate.