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Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: I shall refer to a Sunday Independentsection. I know Mr. O'Regan was not its editor but he is the editor from the group who is here today.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: I understand.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: I am asking for Mr. O'Regan's opinion as an experienced editor, if he will allow me please. I am speaking about the stewardship of a financial institution. The article reads: "Sure, he needs more heavyweights on the board. Sure, he has been overzealous in his pursuit of defaulters." I am sure the Chairman will be happy to know that I shall not name anybody. The article continued, "Sure,...

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: It was 27 April 2003.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: I shall continue to leave the gentleman's name out. The article continued, "But ...., for all his faults, he has delivered...."

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: The article continues, "But ...., for all his faults has delivered the only thing that matters in business: profit." What is Mr. O'Regan's editorial opinion on such statements, please?

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: Then I am asking Mr. O'Regan about the Everton back four, please.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: The ladies are very welcome. Does Ms Kennedy believe The Irish Times contributed to the property boom?

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: Is Ms Kennedy saying "No"?

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: I ask Ms Donovan the same question.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: I did not ask that question.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: I asked did The Irish Timescontribute to the boom and I am not saying how much or little.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: Ms Donovan has said the media had a role and did contribute.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: My next questions are for Ms Kennedy who is a long-standing journalist and then editor. The Irish Timesgroup is the third group of media outlets who have attended here. They have all said much the same thing, that there is zero cross-over between the commercial and editorial sides. In fact, none at all. Is that a bit pure? Is there some cross-over?

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: Yes.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: Can I further probe that line of questioning, Chairman?

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: Something may not be said but there may be an understanding. Can what Ms Kennedy has just said be said about other and all media outlets? My question is for Ms Donovan.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: While something may not be said, there may be an understanding or there is a possibility that there is an understanding that there are some areas where one does not go.

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: Can I advance my query a little bit beyond property, Chairman?

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (26 Mar 2015)

Michael D'Arcy: I wish to follow a line of questioning. I ask the Chairman to allow me to do so because if it happens in another sector it also happens in property.