Marc MacSharry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I agree that the Executive, as opposed to the Government, is not a creature of any political party. I ask Mr. Fraser to take a look at it. Whether it is Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin, the Labour Party, Independents or whoever else in government, it very specifically gives a sense of false political ownership of what are ultimately people's entitlements. I recall one for the invalidity pension some time back. It does do that. That is the thing that started me off on this particular issue.

In terms of the various advertising campaigns, Mr. Fraser said in his report there is no evidence to suggest there was instruction or advice or whatever to include certain politicians or certain quotes. How did Mr. Fraser assure himself there was no evidence?