Ms Josephine Feehily:

I have read the letter, which contains a well-presented argument. Were I a candidate, I might want to know what job was being laid out before deciding whether to apply. That is the essence of Ms O'Toole's point. On the other hand, I accept the Deputy's point. The idea of a lacuna troubles me, but the authority has yet to consider Ms O'Toole's letter. We will do so and make our views known to the Minister. I can see arguments on both sides.