Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I always know we are going to have a good session when I agree with good chunks of both opening statements. In particular, I agree with Ms Carolan regarding us having a stronger, more independent and better resourced electoral commission. We waited the best part of 30 years for this to come. The question is whether we get it started or wait for the perfect. That is always the decision of politicians. I will come back to that but I only have five minutes so I will put some quick questions to Mr. Sunderland. It is good to see him. In a number of places, he spoke about seeking to find out if there is a legal basis for the use of the PPSN. Has he formed a view on that and has he advised the Department of that?