Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We are after dealing with a lot of stuff. It is a big challenge for everyone. I know there is a lot of questioning and scrutiny of the issues, and it is a challenge for the agency, the regulator, the Department and us as public representatives. I thank the witnesses and the staff from the agency and the regulatory body - we wish them well on this - and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, as always, for the work involved in preparing for today's meeting. I also thank the Comptroller and Auditor General for assisting with and preparing for today's meeting.

Is it agreed that the clerk will seek any follow-up information and carry out any agreed actions arising from the meeting? Agreed. Is it also agreed to note and publish the opening statements and briefings provided for today's meeting? Agreed.

This meeting of the Committee of Public Accounts is suspended until 1.30 p.m. We will resume in public session, so I ask members to be back on time because we have a lot of business, correspondence, etc., to deal with in the afternoon.