Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

The Deputy may say they were Government appointees. They are, but they are very independent-minded people who are able to make up their own minds, based on the terms of reference laid down for them. I have full confidence that these people will produce a report by the end of February. Let us then discuss the contents of that report. We will give them that chance.

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