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

The Minister has made clear he regrets having had the conversation that took place but what we should be assessing here on the basis of what he said clearly last night, and again today, is whether information was given on the basis of his having had knowledge about facts that were not publicly available. I do not believe that is the case. Therefore, the only certainty that came from this conversation was that the Minister said he would act on the basis of the advice of his officials.

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