Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Right through the establishment of this body, we have been engaged with the existing entity. We have sought the views of the director and his office in respect of policy and on this legislation, including on its implementation and operation. That will certainly continue. Based on Deputy Bruton’s own experience of serving as a Minister, has this aspect previously been enshrined in legislation to make it a more formalised arrangement?