David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

If there is no potential for further movement, why have these hearings at all? Is this an exercise for the Minister to sell this deal? He has the right to do that. We were told this was an exercise in scrutiny. Many people have concerns. Is this discussion being held on the basis that this agreement is a fait accompli? I have heard the Minister say he is listening. It seems that on the basis of what the Taoiseach said in the Dáil and in the media, and on the basis of what the Minister is telling me now, the intention is not to go back and renegotiate or discuss any changes. The proposal will go to Cabinet next week and will be signed off.