James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Actually, I accept that Mr. O'Loughlin is relatively new in his role. His predecessor was there for quite some time, as we know from what has emerged in regard to the early retirement deal. I am a racing man and I love horseracing and everything about the sport and the community within it. However, I believe the decision to go into this review process is going to cause prolonged damage. I believe it is unnecessary. I wish we could just get the answers here and now and get on with the job that needs to be done. So, if Mr. O'Loughlin is not in a position to answer why the chief financial officer took voluntary leave, he might state that.