Mr. Seamus McCarthy:

Certainly on the margins of a meeting of the Committee of Public Accounts, I might have a discussion privately with an Accounting Officer. If there had been a difficulty and a perception that there was something that we on our side had not done, we would have a discussion around it. We always endeavour to ensure that what we are doing is fully professional, that we are responsive; and that we are not the cause of delay, although there sometimes can be delays on our side because of the pressure of work.