Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Yes. We have thrashed it out and that is why I want to reach to some conclusion. The witnesses who appeared before us last week were very clear on the job they have to do, how long they have to do it and what organisations it covers. I do not think that is an issue at all. The figures we are discussing across the board are disproportionate in light of the Haddington Road agreement, which I have already stated. That also needs to be reflected. There is a time lag.

Is would be worthwhile for the committee, based on what we have thrashed out here, to compile a short report outlining the full pie, of which this was a significant segment, showing the remainder of the parts in order to allow for some form of public discourse on it, particularly within the four walls of Leinster House. Obviously, I do not think there is awareness of the full picture.