Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I would like to come in, Chairman, if I may. I apologise for delaying the meeting as I take my seat. I have to catch my breath. Something quite serious happened yesterday in the Dáil Chamber. In effect, it was alleged that witnesses were refusing to attend this committee. I do not think that is correct. I do not think anybody here in the room believes it is correct. It is very serious. I apologise for being out of breath. I ran over here.