Derek Nolan (Galway West, Labour)
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This chapter is of great concern. It states that the State has spent €2 million, €1 million on furbishing and €1 million on leases for premises in Dublin that have never been used. In addition, other premises have had to be sought so additional rent is being paid on top of that. We have been left with this chapter 15 outturn. Ms Creedon sent us correspondence quoting the Committees of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Compellability, Privileges and Immunities of Witnesses) Act 1997. That Act allows us to seek permission from the Oireachtas committee to compel witnesses and so on. It has only been used once - for the DIRT inquiry. Why did she quote that Act to us in her correspondence?