Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. I cannot speak to other processes and inquiries. I can only speak to the official advice I have from the Department, specific to this chair. The clear advice from the Department is that there is a legal requirement. Therefore, I am taking that advice. I know it is frustrating for the committee and for all of us, but I do not think anyone would suggest that I should ignore that advice. I was recently provided with that advice and need to act on it.