Joe O'Reilly (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Chairman and I thank colleagues for the indulgence. I have another engagement to attend but I might get back before the end of this meeting. We all appreciate that this may go on. I may not hear Mr. Smyth's direct answer but I will read the transcript. I have four simple questions that people have asked me on the streets or in conversation. People who elect us ask about this on a regular basis. They are basic but kernel questions from the man on the street. First, did the then Minister, Deputy Naughten, interfere in the process? Second, did he attempt to interfere? Third, did he have any information available to him which could have been of benefit to the bidder? Fourth, is Mr. Smyth convinced the process is untainted and that we are good to go? Those questions are simply put and there is no point in elaborating on them.