Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses. I want brief answers because I know Deputy Flaherty wants to come in.

Mr. Egan referred to 12 officials as authorised officers to inspect yards and unlicensed premises. This is like farmers regulating themselves. Is this not a bad system?

I refer to a previous regime where the Department took the lead on inspections, especially some high-profile inspections. Was it not better to have the Department looking after it?