Sean Barrett (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Dr. Byrne quotes in her book the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, when he was talking about the professions. This was a matter pertaining to the sugar company. The Minister said in the Dáil, "I know it is a widely held view among the professions in this country that dog does not eat dog. I believe, however, that the taxpayer who paid £1.1 million for this report was at least entitled to one bite". The tone certainly reminds us of the Minister. Are professions not being accountable in Ireland a major issue to which he was drawing attention? Are they ever called to account? Is that part of our non-accountable society?