James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I missed the earlier comment to which Dr. McGuinness referred but I imagine it is along the lines of what has been put to me. It has been put to me is that there are a number of agencies, such as subcontractors or delegated agencies, which are conducting inspections on behalf of the HSA and that those agencies or agents do not enjoy the same powers as the HSA and can be turned away.

There is a sort of etiquette in place but there is no binding authority. Ms McGuinness is saying that is incorrect. Is that right?