Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I cannot comment on that really. It is a matter for the chairperson to adjudicate on in due course as to its significance, relevance or otherwise. It is not a matter for me to engage in.

As regards the ongoing work, it is expected that public hearings will take place during the course of this month. In so far as one can gauge, it will not be beyond this month. That is my best information. The report will be brought forward later this year. That is our best understanding of what is intended, based on the work that is ongoing there at the moment.

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