Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have difficulty with this type of interaction. I am 100% happy with the Chairman. The report of the Comptroller and Auditor General has been excellent in its clarity. From day one I have asked every single witness who appeared before the committee whether they read the report. Every time we were told they did, but it is as if he is saying what he said for the first time. He has repeatedly made points in his report and kept a dignified silence, in contrast to a number of witnesses who went straight to the newspapers with a particular narrative. I address my comments to the Chairman; I will come back with my questions.

The comments have to be balanced. The narrative was written by certain witnesses from NAMA in regard to the percentage. It persisted with that narrative until today, and now we see some type of apology. There is no confusion in the minds of the people on the ground, except-----