David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am sure Mr. Breslin has seen public commentary regarding very robust exchanges between the Secretary General of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Secretary General of the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment regarding the national broadband plan. Some would see that discussion regarding a cost-benefit analysis of that project and very strongly held differing views as being very healthy. I think it is healthy when there is challenge. What was the engagement between Mr. Breslin and Mr. Watt throughout this process - certainly in the earlier stages? If it did not involve Mr. Breslin, was there any engagement with his predecessor? What was the level of engagement between the two Departments with regard to looking at cost containment and cost benefit throughout this process?