David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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With respect, that is slightly disingenuous as the letter penned by Mr. O'Brien to this committee was accompanied by the Deloitte report. The context of the letter sets out what is in the Deloitte report. It mentions section 6.4 and comparative analysis etc. It is a reference to the Deloitte report. On the back of that, Mr. O'Brien gives his opinion that the service provider was not treated unfairly or disproportionately. My point is the Deloitte report was not in a position to make that determination. What we can categorically say today is that Deloitte, which produced this independent report, is clearly not saying the service providers were treated fairly or unfairly as it was not within its remit. Mr. O'Brien has given his opinion, based on what is in the Deloitte report, but this aspect was not in the terms of reference for Deloitte. Is that a fair analysis?