Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We get two minutes in total. I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for clarifying that.

When Oliver Connolly was appointed, the Minister testified to his character as an honourable man. Since he has been relieved of his duties, and I do not know the man personally, it has been reported that he is a respected solicitor. There is no question about this man's character. Why did he find himself having that type of conversation with Maurice McCabe? Why did he say the things he said? What has not been focused upon is what he said about the very close relationship the Minister has with the Garda Commissioner, which I have criticised for a long time. I am seeking the Minister's view on why a man who is honourable and decent, as the Minister testified and which has been confirmed by other peers, would say the words he spoke. Does the Minister have a view on what led him to give that advice to Maurice McCabe and to be concerned for Maurice McCabe in that way?

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