Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

In regard to the legislation, it will be a matter for the Chairman of the select committee to determine how much time will be allocated to discuss relevant amendments.

I was aware that the former director general wished to retain the car. It was not within my remit to sanction that. It was a matter for the board. It went to the board, which made its decision. It was not part of the package sanctioned by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Department of Finance.

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