Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witness. I am very familiar with the witness's work with Irish Rural Link, particularly during my time as a county councillor. The witness's research was often cited favourably at meetings of Monaghan County Council.

I have a few questions. Just for background, will Mr. Boland tell us how he came to be commissioned to carry out this report? Did he apply or was he approached by the Department?