Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I must apologise to Mr. O'Loughlin. I had to speak in a debate in the Chamber so I have arrived late, but I have read his statement. I met Mr. O'Loughlin on this issue last year, and I have had several telephone conversations with him in the meantime. I have also been in discussions with departmental officials in regard to the mediation process he mentioned. In any of the discussions or dealings we have had, I found what Mr. O'Loughlin presented to be credible. Things subsequently have been seen to be exactly as he outlined.

We are in a difficult situation. It is always about personal circumstances. It is clear that Mr. O'Loughlin has been through very difficult circumstances because of his willingness to do the right thing and highlight the need for change. I wish to ask a couple of very general questions without prying into the personal details of any particular manager or other person. I had not realised that the ESB motto was "Never turn a blind eye". Where does that tradition come from?