John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

A considerable amount of money has been spent and the regulator, in his comments, indicated that most costs "appeared reasonable". If €50 million is being spent, we should ensure they are reasonable and much more. In that context and in terms of value for money, is there a role for the Comptroller and Auditor General? We are dealing with taxpayers' money. Do the witnesses agree that perhaps it is time to ask the Comptroller and Auditor General to do a value-for-money audit on all of what has happened to date? Do they agree that it is time to put in place a tracking system that is clear, transparent and accountable so that we can follow the money?