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

He made a comment, without knowing any more facts. He knew fewer facts than the lobbyist concerned in respect of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, CCPC, ruling. Later, when he was asked in this Chamber for a response on this issue, it was under consideration in the Department, he was aware of the process and he had been informed on it. He could not of course give an opinion once there was a process under way until he had a full recommendation from the Department.

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