Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes, and these are policy issues that may be addressed by the Government from time to time as well. I acknowledge the generosity of the secretary to the Government and Secretary General of the Department of the Taoiseach, Mr. Fraser, in giving an opinion on an issue outside the remit of this meeting. Nevertheless, it was a helpful response to the Deputy in the context of his questions.

I do not see other hands raised and I do not think that we have any other questions. I return to where we started when Senator McGreehan addressed an earlier set of questions. I take it that she is satisfied with the responses that she received on behalf of Senator Wilson. The lack of indication by members regarding a desire to pursue further questioning leads me to believe that we have had an interesting session with the Secretary General. He may wish to make a closing comment.