Robbie Gallagher (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I also had to step in and out of the meeting. I apologise to all the witnesses who took time out to attend. Unfortunately, today seems to be particularly difficult with respect to members having to step in and out. Like other members, I also apologise for that.

I had an opportunity to read the submissions prior to the meeting. I thank the witnesses for the time and effort they put into preparing them. I have one question. In the context of the ongoing discussions with the Department, how receptive do the witnesses consider it to be to the proposals they put forward? How would they classify their relationship with the Department in actioning proposals they might have put to it?