Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I think it is important to tell the truth. I put all that on record in the statement because I absolutely believe it - in being genuine, hardworking and dedicated. There is no dispute over that. As I said earlier so many times, I do not believe this was intentional but if a chair is asked a question on many occasions by a Minister and they cannot be certain of the answer, and again they are asked to double check and triple check and you get inaccurate information, then unfortunately no matter how genuine, hardworking and committed that individual is - and with absolute certainty the former chair was - the problem is that, as Minister, I am not getting the accurate information. If a Minister is not getting the accurate information, and that is the direct line, then that is an issue. I must have full confidence that I am getting reliable information. I must be absolutely sure I am getting accuracy of information and communications. That is of paramount importance, and even more so when dealing with a crisis.