Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Comptroller and Auditor General might get clarification on that. I do not think it is appropriate to state that no remuneration was paid and then state in the same paragraph that an ex gratiapayment amounting to nearly €100 per week was provided. This again highlights the need for a structure in respect of the concept of special envoys and the process involved because it all appears to be incredibly ad hoc, as was prominent for a period.