Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Indeed I am and one of the things I learned from being around for the length of time I have and one reasons I have grey hair is because I have a bit of wisdom in these things. The Deputy is quite right to make his points. They have been made. The Department and the RSA have responded. One of the key points about committees is respect for the witnesses.

Statements we make and questions we ask must always be fair, objective and respectful, notwithstanding the disagreements that arise. There are clear disagreements.