Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have a problem here that I signalled earlier. My advice is that these inspections are the subject of legal proceedings and I cannot comment any further on the matter. I am not happy that this has gone down the legal route. We have repeatedly tried to find solutions in this case, but once an issue like this is the subject of legal proceedings, I am precluded from saying anything further. I do not like giving the Deputy such an answer, but that is the advice I have.

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