John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)

I repeat that I am deeply disappointed that these leaks occurred. I repeat that neither I nor any officials in the Department was involved in any of the leaks. It is regrettable that officials in the Department were accused of leaking sections of the report. I fully accept Deputy Deenihan's comments on Mr. Taggart. He is a respected businessman who has made a considerable contribution to the greyhound industry. I have never sought to deny that.

After Mr. Dalton has completed his examination of the responses, the matter will be brought before the Government. I do not want to pre-empt what will occur then.

Until one becomes the outgoing chairman, one should be referred to as the chairman.

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