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

I thank the secretariat for the information. We have a very fragmented body of information. It is not coming from one Department but from many. It is legitimate in relation to State agencies. It is worthwhile putting the jigsaw together to determine the funding profile; it is absolutely of value. I do not believe there is any motive behind an overview, nor do I believe there is anything jumping out that I would be concerned about. If there is, it will be reflected in our work programme. If not, I expect we will not be spending time on it.

I certainly do not want to include Deputy Sherlock in saying there will be people looking at this as undermining an organisation. It may not be occurring within this committee but there is no doubt that it is a feature. Calling for a shutting down of debate is part of the discussion in relation to things that people do not want to hear. That is just a fact of life.