Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I note that the Chair has indicated that it is a serious question. If a member is prepared to accept the Whip in respect of the individual grouping, that should suffice. He or she does so by dint of his or her attendance. It is not my place to make suggestions or give directions to an autonomous Dáil select committee, but the Chairman has stated it is a serious question. If that is the case, he is required to establish the veracity of what has been said.