Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I agree that this is a huge concern publicly. It would be far preferable for us to stay in public session. Deputy Dooley is right. If there is a question that cannot be answered because of certain sensitivity, whether the officials direct that through the Minister or whatever way, we are far better off continuing in public session. In terms of the officials not being able to say anything, I find it hard to believe that that rule could or would apply. Obviously, we would be sensible around commercial issues or anything that might be a risk to a tendering process, but I would far prefer us to do our business in public.