Mr. Conor Skehan:

Okay, fine, we will move on as we will not agree on that particular one. We have talked about the ESRI. There was also a reference to Phil Hogan. That is an amazing one. I confirm that for many years while it was in opposition I provided advice to the Fine Gael Party generally about matters to do with the environment, planning and other such matters. Opposition is the really exciting time in politics. The poor parties in government are stuck with defend, deliver and announce. I have been around this game for most of my adult life. The really sweet time in politics is when one is in opposition and one has the time to think, talk, explore and develop new ideas. I have no apologies to make for enjoying that so much. I have advised Jim Mitchell and Avril Doyle. The list is as long as one's arm. The last one, just as Fine Gael went into power was Phil Hogan.