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

To conclude, there are ongoing investigations to establish the facts regarding some of the matters discussed. The committee awaits that and wants to let An Garda Síochána's investigation happen. Mr. Sheahan is being helpful. He is in a difficult position here today, given the Department's investigation. We await the results of that, as I am sure everyone here does.

I thank the witnesses from HRI, IHRB and the Department for attending and for their work in preparing for the meeting. I also thank the Comptroller and Auditor General and his staff for attending and assisting at the meeting. I take it as agreed the clerk will seek any follow-up information and carry out any agreed actions arising from the meeting and that we note and publish the opening statements and briefings provided, unless anybody disagrees. That is agreed.

The meeting is suspended until 1.30 p.m., when we will resume in public session to address correspondence and other business of the meeting. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.