Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On inquiry, as to the reason it was not sent, my understanding, as I said to Deputy Ó Laoghaire, was that there were legal issues regarding the document and there was the matter of privilege, which was considered. The matter was referred to the Attorney General and that has been put forward as an explanation for the lapse of time until 22 November.

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