Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In this case, the expertise was availed of and the advertisement process was complied with. Outside of the context of this specific application - as I said, I do not think it is appropriate to draw me into making a judgment on a matter that is before the independent appeals board - I have established a committee to examine the overall issue of licensing. It has carte blancheto examine all of these issues.

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