Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

If there are 2 million households in the State, that can be divided to get the average cost per household to repay that debt. I thank the Comptroller and Auditor General. That clarifies the matter. We have covered a lot of ground. I believe we have reached the end of the questions. As the NTMA has a broad remit, its representatives have had to do a lot of preparation for this meeting. I thank the witnesses for joining us. I also thank their staff who were involved in the work of preparing for today's meeting. I thank the Comptroller and Auditor General and his staff for assisting us in preparing for the meeting. Is it agreed that we request the clerk to get any follow-up information and carry out any actions arising from today's meeting? Agreed.

I am informed that Mr. O'Kelly has been in his position for seven years, predating our term here. I acknowledge that and the work the NTMA does, because it is handling the big bucks. That has enormous implications. The interest members have shown today demonstrates that. I recognise that. I understand that Mr. O'Kelly is stepping down very soon. I wish him well.

Is it also agreed that we note and publish the opening statements and briefings from today's meeting? Agreed. I will suspend the meeting until 1.30 p.m. when the committee will resume in public session to consider correspondence and other business of the committee.