Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I wish to make two final points. Deputy Deasy touched on a point relating to the NGOs and payscales. As politicians representing the taxpayer's interests, we find it frustrating when we ask organisations, some of which are involved in overseas aid while others are involved in other areas, for their remuneration figures and they tell us it is a private matter and nothing to do with us. Mr. Cooney has shed some light on the situation and now asks for banding. Does the Department publish that information? Is there a role for the Department in assisting with transparency in this regard?