Mr. Aidan O'Driscoll:

Yes I think we would be in a position to do that. I take the Deputy's point that the Department should be in that position. It is our responsibility to make sure that the reports that are required from the State bodies come in on time and are done on time. I have already taken on the point that the Bord na gCon 2015 accounts clearly should have been prepared earlier. I accept all of that. We do need to improve our engagement with them on such matters. I would, however, draw the distinction between the responsibility of the Department and that of the board.

It is very important to not blur that line, or nobody is responsible.