Mr. Martin Shanahan:

Let me be clear. The IDA does not seek confidentiality for its clients in its engagement with Ministers. We did not on this occasion. As I understand it, we sought clarification for the client as to at what level the meeting would be reported.

Regarding the IDA's own engagements with clients and information we host, we are covered by statute to ensure that the information we have is kept confidential because confidential information is shared with IDA Ireland and it is our responsibility to keep it confidential.