Maurice Quinlivan (Limerick City, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for the presentation. We are not here to have a go at them but to try to arrive at a solution. The previous presentations were distressing for a number of us so I am glad the witnesses have come here to tell us their side of the story.

I am aware that the numbers quoted were a surprise and that the witnesses were not aware of the documentation we received. We will hear a presentation from the Defence Forces later and they will give us the documentation. Were the witnesses surprised that only 29% of people had the letter on board when they were investigated by the Defence Forces? What documentation are fishermen supposed to carry on board?

Mr. Boyle said if anybody knows something and does not come forward with it they are aiding and abetting criminality and should be answerable to the Garda. Is he or anybody in his organisation aware of any criminality and has he gone to the Garda about it? Has Mr. O'Donnell been in discussions with Mr. Ken Fleming on the issue? Is he willing to talk to him?