John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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I did not see it until now. I have just read it. The clerk made a significant effort to have Mr. Conlon appear before the committee and we have no other option but to seek compellability. We should immediately do so. Deputy Dowds inquired about the compellability process. As I understand it, we must apply to the CPP. If it is the wish of the committee I will ask the clerk to do so today so that we would set the wheels in motion to make that happen as soon as possible because Mr. Conlon is doing untold damage to the sector by his megaphone diplomacy and refusing to appear before the PAC. We will move immediately to secure compellability. We will speak to our legal advisers about framing the letter and making the application.

We have already applied for compellability in terms of the investigation on the SIPTU-HSE fund. As I understand it, we have had no reply to date. Is it two months since we made the application?