Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I think he did because the committee has a memo to file from Friday 22 July 2016. I am referring to the work of Mr. Barrett. The memo to file highlights Mr. Howard's deep respect for the Commissioner and his close personal relationship with her. It also reflects his instinct, as a lifelong civil servant, to avoid matters which could give rise to embarrassment and controversy and being fearful of the impact of the matters outlined to him by Mr. Barrett. Is that a fair account of the situation?