Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. McCarthy. My only view on this, which I have corresponded to the author already, is that I accept entirely what Deputy MacSharry has to say about his involvement regarding the letter. It appears to me that this is not a matter for the Committee of Public Accounts in so far as the matter has been resolved to the satisfaction of the courts. While this person might have a legitimate grievance, it has been resolved in the eyes of the courts. Ultimately, if the Comptroller and Auditor General is giving the organisation a clean bill of health by way of the audit, which will be with us shortly, then I do not believe there is anything for this committee to investigate. That is my view, notwithstanding any of the views expressed by my colleagues.