Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The VECs have a certain level of democratic accountability which does not apply to the rest of the sector. That is something which should be considered. It is unfortunate that our meeting was curtailed, because we would have benefitted from a longer discussion. We may revisit the issue at a later opportunity, however. I thank witnesses and members for their contributions.

The Select Sub-Committee on Social Protection will take Committee Stage of the Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2014 on Wednesday, 5 November 2014.