Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have a question or perhaps a suggestion more than anything else. I am quite surprised that the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, in particular has not met the group in his capacity in the Department. I am sure, more than likely, it is a scheduling or diary issue as opposed to an unwillingness. I suggest, if the committee secretariat would oblige us in this regard, that we write to the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, and request that he meet the witnesses following our deliberations. We should point out that we will publish a further report under the Chairman's stewardship. Maybe that might create more urgency in arranging the meeting. The previous Chairman of the committee is very committed to the issue and perhaps we need to point out that we would like such a meeting to take place.