Shane Cassells (Meath West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is perfectly clear with regard to something that has caused so much controversy, with a litany of possible background Machiavellian tactics in respect of this portfolio. It is not just Mr. Long who has said it. Repeatedly, NAMA officials who have appeared before the committee have spoken about the non-attractiveness of this portfolio, yet so many people believe it goes to the heart of so many things. It appears to be an odd statement, given that so many people are assembled in this room today talking about something that was so unattractive.