Mr. Séamus Dooley:

Some of the working journalists, perhaps Mr. Foxe or Mr. Ó Mongáin, may wish to describe their experiences in that regard.

On the issue of the users' group, I recall that two groups were established. One was a business advisory group, which would be useful in terms of dealing with issues of confidentiality. It comprised nominees of IBEC and the Department of Finance and regularly monitored the implementation of the original Act. An informal red light system was used when issues of business sensitivity arose.

The group I was a member of, and might still be a member of because I have not been abolished, included representatives-----