Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It may have been within 12 months. I made this point about principal officers and directors of services. They, in truth, have much more decision-making capacity. They may have to clear it up the line but they are the people driving many decisions. I therefore think they should be included on the same basis. I made the same point the last time and I am delighted someone remembers what I said on that occasion. It is the same point and Mr. Beausang will see there is a consistency in my approach.

The requirement to report three times a year is not proportionate. Once a year might be enough to look at one's finances given it is not everyone's favourite cup of tea. If the news is not good, once a year is more than enough to have to-----