Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As I have said, the matter must be just and equitable to both parties, not just one. We have worked hard on it and we feel as though we have pushed as far as we can. It might be that somebody else feels they can push a little further. We are not questioning the ombudsman on this. I am sure that this committee has authority to do so. On Report Stage, it is open to pursue it again. We might have some more information at that stage.