On a point of clarification, on 19 October 2006 during Priority Questions I referred to certain aspects of the loss at sea scheme. I stated:
This is a serious matter. It is a complete cover-up. Never in the history of the State has such a report issued from the Ombudsman clearly indicating the compliance of the Department and of senior civil servants in a cover-up on this scale.
I wish to withdraw that comment made on 19 October last.
