Dr. Orlaigh Quinn:

The two individuals did not have the competencies for the job. One failed the first round and did not get through to the second interview. The second person did get through but then failed that second interview. Therefore, they were not deemed to be suitable for the job. If the Irish had been applied, in a way it actually proves the distortion that if they had been on the panel without those core competencies, it would have created great difficulties for the Department. They had to have those competencies and I do not want to comment on the individuals in particular, but that is the very basic fundamental part of any competition.