Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not accept the answer to question No. 25, which related to a previous response that stated "the reason given was that 'will negate what we are trying to do'". Now they say it was contractual. It is not clear. I am concerned about a few things with regard to the replies. First, the legal person was at meetings but, at the same time, the document states that person did not take part or give advice. What is the point in having a legal person at a meeting if they are not there to give advice? I am sure they are not there to twiddle their thumbs. I am a bit surprised by the reply to question No. 38. While the legal person was there and took notes, they did not give advice because they were not asked to give advice. Surely, the whole reason for having a legal person there is to make sure that everything is done legally and above board. It does not make sense.