Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)

I am not going to into the broader issue of why we are opposed to this because I have dealt with that. The Minister has heard it and his time is short. However, regarding the points I raised, perhaps he could give the committee the understanding of the Department or his understanding as to when it appeared that the previous information that was put on the record by Ministers, including Deputy Donohoe, including in the tax strategy papers, subsequent to the change of the directive, was not the case and that there was greater flexibility. I welcome that it was identified. I am not saying it is a reflection on any officials. How was it determined? It is a good position. It is not minor. It was pushed quite often. We met officials and discussed this idea and so on and it is good that the flexibility is there. My understanding - and it is only my understanding - is that the social policy gives flexibility. The Minister is shaking his head but-----