Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The intellectual property at the time was not in Ireland and, therefore, it was not attributable to the Irish branch. That is the central point of the case. I came here with the full understanding from the Chairman that we would not prejudice the case. The Deputy is asking me to take a position on the case in agreeing with him when, effectively, he is arguing the Commission's side of the case.