Mr. Brendan Gleeson:

I do not think it is true to say there is no accountability. Both of these bodies are accountable to the Oireachtas. I have oversight arrangements. All of the normal accountability arrangements are in place but the funding arrangements are set in law. It is always possible to change the law. I am precluded from commenting on the merits or demerits of Government policy and I know Deputy Ó Cathasaigh knows this.