Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)

I am sure a lot of this went on during the pandemic. Ms McGrath wanted a five-year contract. I will ask a direct question. I hope Ms McGrath does not mind that in the spirit of today. Does she believe that if we were not dealing with the impact that this project has had on public awareness, and the concern about how the issue was dealt with by the Department, an alternative view was possible for the Minister and the Department regarding extending Ms Kennelly's contract or giving her a new contract? In other words, does she believe that her recommendation as chair would have been accepted only for this issue?