Seán Fleming (Laois, Fianna Fail)
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Members will appreciate that the introductory remarks to witnesses, which I introduced, ask for candour in all cases. I do not know whether the Chair of any other committee makes such a request. Witnesses are encouraged to volunteer information and give us the full picture. We deal with organisations such as the HSE and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection which turn over billions of euro each year. The committee cannot be expected to know the minutiae of every aspect of their accounts. If there is an issue, we would appreciate it being brought to our attention.

I will hold over the rest of the financial statements and any other items in our work programme until next week because we should begin our engagement with the Revenue as soon as possible.