John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Mr. Neilan, I am not making that point. I am saying to you that you were before us in 2008 and you are here again this year. By all accounts, given the 2012 accounts you will be here again next year. Lessons have to be taken from this Public Accounts Committee hearing and from the Comptroller and Auditor General's report to ensure that you understand clearly the need for absolute transparency and accountability in respect of taxpayers' money. If that lesson is learned from today, then it is a valuable lesson. My point is that you said you learned that lesson in 2007 but we are still here.