Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

I am taking it seriously. I am seeking explanations for how these situations arose. While I have seen the response of the county manager in the media, I have not received a response in writing to my Department in respect of the cherrypicking of some of the recommendations made in the report. People in that position must be responsible and accountable to the taxpayer, the elected members and the State for decisions made. I know from personal experience that these matters are important. I look forward to studying very carefully the explanations requested from the county manager and Meath County Council.