Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I want to get Ms Kerins's thoughts on the public-private mix. In her opening statement, she referred to the Rehab model. I think she used the word "unique". Again, there are other organisations, some of which we have met, about which I have concerns regarding how one separates and puts protections in place for the public or charity element versus the private or commercial element. What protections or safeguards are in place in the Rehab Group? To be clear, this is not about the transfer of money. I am not necessarily talking about safeguards in respect of money. I am talking about corporate governance safeguards in terms of when decisions are being made; who is wearing what hat and when; when Rehab is making decisions as a charity, when it is making decisions as a commercial entity and when it is making decisions for its profitable companies; and what consideration it gives to its not-for profit sections. I would really appreciate an answer as it would be useful to have an insight into what safeguards are in place in terms of those two elements.