David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I do not have a difficulty with the letterper se. However, I would like to make a number of points. This comes up an awful lot now, where there are what I would call parallel investigations into issues. It has been brought to our attention then that when we are doing our job where processes, policies and procedures are concerned, we are reminded that we have to be careful. We are deeply conscious of our responsibilities here. However, I do have a concern about this one, because there is an impression given that this is somehow sub judice. It is not.

It is not a criminal investigation and it is not before a judge or jury. It is simply that an examination is being done by the Department. Nothing we do in any way compromises or supersedes it. It is nothing other than us doing our job.