The Chief Executive of Dublin City Council says the decision to grant licences for just three Garth Brooks concerts was appropriate, balanced and reasonable.
Owen Keegan and other senior DCC officials are appearing before the Oireachtas Transport and Communications Committee.
They are facing questions about the council's role in the rejection of licences for all five of the performances at Croke Park later this month.
Last night Aiken Promotions and Garth Brooks confirmed that all of the concerts have now been cancelled, with the refunding process to begin on Thursday.
Owen Keegan says he was willing to allow a fourth night but he withdrew the offer after the country music singer insisted it was five or none.
He says he regrets the outcome but he's standing by his decision:
He also addressed the issue of false objections to the concerts from members of the public.
