David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Watt is telling us that the Minister was not aware of the €2 million. Mr. Watt appeared before this committee on the very same day at which time we asked him questions. He did not inform us. He had the opportunity to say at that point that this is advanced, that he had sent a letter to the Provost of Trinity and that he had given a commitment of €2 million annual funding. However, he did not take the opportunity to provide us with the information on that day when he was before this committee. In his report to the Minister, which is now referred to as the Watt report, he said there were communications problems. However, they were of his making. He appeared before this committee and had an opportunity to inform us but he did not. He did not inform the Minister. Now the CMO is not taking up the post. Why did Mr. Watt not inform this committee about the details of that letter when he appeared before us?