Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Beausang says there are plans for a good deal of activity on this in 2018. Has the Department mapped out the outcomes of this? What can we expect to see in 2018 and 2019?

Mr. Beausang spoke of the cost. Can he indicate what sums are involved and over what period? Where does this fall within the pecking order of the Department's work? Is it high priority? Are other things ahead of it which are regarded as higher priority? Without transparency, there cannot be accountability. We have a different dynamic in the Dáil now that there is a Committee on Budgetary Oversight. The quality of information available to us, including internationally, enhances our reputation. The more transparent our systems are, the better it is for all of us.