Brian Stanley (Laois, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

With due respect to Mr. Smyth, the problem is whether anything was discussed. He has said that the NBP was not discussed during those three conversations. If these facts were presented to anyone on the street they would not say that the NBP had not been discussed. Why would it not have been discussed? One of the days this happened was the day that Eir pulled out. There were no officials present, no minutes. It was 31 January and we are being told the NBP was not discussed. I find that incredible.