Michael McNamara (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Okay. Was there any relief in the Government when he made his announcement or when Mr. Fraser learned of it? Mr. Fraser would have learned that he was to leave before it became public. Mr. Fraser was very specific that he did not discuss it with the Taoiseach. Did he discuss it with any of the people around the Taoiseach, such as Ms Gillane or his various advisers? Did he discuss the fact that Dr. Holohan was leaving with them?