Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

Normally, I receive the first quarter figures in mid to late April and I turn them around within ten or 14 days. In a vain effort to ensure they are reasonably presented to the public, I have come to the view that I should be available to discuss them. On some occasions I am involved in a major issue and I decide to do the press briefings the following week so that I can absorb the figures and come forward with an appropriate public response.