German MPs and close questioning

Sir, – Derek Scally reports that Irish officials are likely to face close questioning from visiting German MPs on various aspects of our financial affairs ("German MPs to play down Irish chances of debt relief", Business, June 16th).

On what or whose authority will they ask questions and from whence did they derive this authority?

Can Irish TDs now visit Berlin and question German officials about their financial affairs? – Yours, etc,

TOM KELLY,

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