Martin Browne (Tipperary, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank members. The question I wanted to ask has been answered at this stage. I agree with Deputy Harkin that there should be no competition. I propose we get the Department and TII in as soon as possible to hear their side before we start making any recommendations. Both sides have been heard at this stage, so it is the Department we need to get in. That is where the uncertainty will be until we see exactly what its long-term plans are. Is it agreed to bring the Department and TII before the committee at the earliest possible date? Agreed.

I thank Mr. Kenny, Mr. McMyler and Mr. Kelly for coming to speak to us. This has been a very beneficial and informative meeting for the committee. We will consider the next steps to reopen that line. We will suspend briefly to allow the witnesses to leave.