Mr. Robert Watt:

This issue arose after a Deputy, I think it was Deputy Higgins, asked for clarification. We sought advice from the Attorney General. The Attorney General has given advice which is very clear and we communicated it to the Houses of the Oireachtas. Mr. Coughlan has outlined his position.

We have received very clear advice. As far as we are concerned that is where it rests.

That is the position. We have nothing further to add in terms of our views on this matter.