Eoghan Murphy (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael)
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On that point, any representation made is available under FOI. I will speak to the Minister, Deputy Noonan, about how those representations might be made available to the committee rather than it having to seek them through the FOI process. I would not characterise what happened as a negotiation from the point at which I was involved. This issue was brought to our attention and it was one we wanted to resolve. In terms of the response, the market provision provided for in the section 21 amendment could in no way be seen as a negotiation. We published the amendment because we wanted advice on whether it would meet what was intended. We had to make a change when it became clear that it did not. In no way was there a negotiation around a possible deal for the industry.