Reference was made to the Government undermining and frustrating the work of the tribunal. Mr. Justice Flood made it abundantly clear in his letter to the Taoiseach that this was not the case when he referred to the relationship with the Government, the Department and the Attorney General. He said that at all times during his tenure of office he had an exceptionally cordial and co-operative relationship with the Attorney General's office. Anyone who could suggest there was frustration or undermining of the work of the tribunal has not taken Mr. Justice Flood's letter into consideration.