Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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I have been thinking of this since it happened. I assure Deputy McAuliffe that, from my point of view as Cathaoirleach, if we need to seek an extension of our remit for another one, two or three months, we will do so if we need to have another hearing. I would say to RTÉ not to delay on this account. I hope the Oireachtas will be favourably disposed to our stance. Throughout the Oireachtas, people want to see this concluded. It is important we are able to report to the Oireachtas and the public on our work. What is more important is we make strong recommendations. I certainly would not want anyone to think that, while Christmas is coming, we have forgotten about this matter. If we need to seek an extension to it in the new year, by all means we should do so if we do need to bring in RTÉ again. I hope that by the time we come back for our first meeting, we may have it in front of us. We will revisit it again.