Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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In fairness, members fully support what the Deputy said. We are asking the Department to advise the committee, as opposed to the representatives in attendance who do not have legal responsibility for that issue. Obviously, members will have the information as soon as it is available, but it is an important point.

Before the delegates depart, I have two questions for them. First, Mr. O'Connor mentioned how 146 were awaiting validation, "mainly due to the issue of alternative practicable options not being resolved." What does that mean?