Results 8,221-8,240 of 16,492 for speaker:Ciarán Lynch
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: I can be very clear here. We had briefing sessions yesterday afternoon as part of our preparations for Mr. Buti's appearance before the committee.
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: If we want to go into that debate, we certainly can now. I would not be putting out the impression that preconditions have been set. This inquiry is going to be quite extensive in covering a number of areas.
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: Could I ask Senator MacSharry to revert to the purpose of Mr. Buti's appearance before the committee this morning and refer his questions in that regard?
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: I would ask the Senator to-----
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: Excuse me, Senator MacSharry.
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: The Senator might be applying an aspersion with regard to a witness before this inquiry this morning, to the effect that he is operating in a way that is ambivalent or antagonistic towards this inquiry. I do not think that is actually a fair comment. Mr. Buti is very clear in the role for which he is here this morning. This committee is very clear in the role for which Mr. Buti is here...
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: I would appreciate it-----
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: Sorry Senator-----
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: I have to advise the witness here. He is very clear on why he was invited before the committee this morning.
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: If questions-----
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: I will bring the Senator back in.
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: I am advising the witness, which is my responsibility as Chair, because there are very clear terms of reference and we have legal responsibilities for this inquiry, particularly to witnesses coming before it. Mr. Buti, if questions move outside the purpose for which you are here, if you believe those questions are not within your competence to answer and if you believe you cannot provide a...
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: I have a watch here. You are on 15 minutes.
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: I did, because I am operating the rules of the inquiry.
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: I am giving you an extra bit of time, but you are over time at the moment.
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: Sorry, you can ask Mr. Buti about the deal and his value-----
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: Yes, he would. If he can be asked a question that is not a leading question I am sure-----
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: You then tried-----
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: Mr. Buti, could you relay through the Chair, please? You can quote as many people as you like, Senator, but the-----
- Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Context Phase (18 Feb 2015)
Ciarán Lynch: Senator, I am going to-----