David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I must say at this point that it is very unusual and in fact a new departure for the committee that when members of the Opposition are making points, Fine Gael members seem to be jumping in a great deal to question our motives. I am putting the Chairman on notice that I am not happy with that. We are all equal members here and entitled to our opinions, as are the members of Fine Gael. However, they seem to be quite political in trying to water down the work of the committee. I am saying that very clearly.

On this issue, two serious charges are being made. One is that €800 million of loans were sold in secret and the other is that there is a report which is being discussed in the public domain at the moment which was written by a number of economists. As such, there is a report out there and all I am saying is that it should be factored into our work. The Comptroller is working on section 22(6) and we will have them back in again. We should have the opportunity to put those questions to them. That is all I am saying.