Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)

Earlier the Minister inadvertently referred to the "outgoing chairman". Will the Minister confirm that Mr. Taggart is the chairman of Bord na gCon and is likely to continue in that post for some time? Will the Minister agree that the leaking of the report was targeted and selective? Will he agree it was damaging to the reputation and integrity of the chairman of Bord na gCon, Mr. Taggart? He is a respected businessman and it was obvious through his reaction that he is very incensed at the nature and timing of the leaks. I know the Minister has condemned the leaks. Will he confirm that this was an unfair treatment of Mr. Taggart? No decision can be made until we see all the details and discuss them in the House.

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