Gerard Craughwell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have one more question, if I may. Forgive me for what I am about to say, but the witnesses will be regarded as cranks. They will be seen as people who are disgruntled and have an axe to grind regarding the issues raised at this meeting. I refer to the lack of representation for members, for example. We have been told that members never asked for representation. Therefore, the perception will be that the witnesses wish to get even with the Coast Guard and that they set up this organisation purely to be a thorn in the side of the Coast Guard.