Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

It is incorrect even to suggest that he had investigations in mind in the first instance. His announcement in June 2010, when he was in government with Fianna Fáil, referred to a planning review, not an investigation. His proposed review had not been commenced. It was intended to be a review rather than an investigation. No contract had been awarded, no preferred tenderer had been selected and former Deputy Gormley's successor, Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív, did not progress the matter further.

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