Seán Fleming (Laois, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Document PAC32-R-895 (i) A is the actual letter from the Secretary General to the committee, and he moves on then towards the last paragraphs. He attaches a briefing note, and then he writes:

The Committee was previously notified by the Department about the commencement of the statutory investigation at Kildare Wicklow ETB. I have included the Terms of Reference for this investigation in the attached briefing material. Given that the investigation is underway it will be important to ensure that nothing is said at the Committee hearing that would compromise the investigation. The investigator, Richard Thorn, has also requested that the committee be advised [yes, we will be advised] of the need to avoid discussion that will potentially do so. I would be grateful if you can ensure that all members of the Committee are made aware of this. I and Department officials attending the Committee will be very conscious of this during the discussions at the Committee meeting.

That is the point, the other paragraph is on a different topic. Kildare Wicklow ETB will be here today. as well as the chairman and chief executive. I call on Deputy Cullinane.