Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I agree with Deputy Buckley. I am on another committee that wrote to each of the political parties that receive State funding to invite them before the committee and we did not get a response from at least one political party that receives funding from the State and that is represented in this building. It can be extremely frustrating for members of committees when there is not co-operation, particularly when we talk to public authorities, which is ultimately what a local authority is. I therefore fully support the recommendation and share the frustrations of the secretariat. I am sure it is a really difficult job when it is constantly chasing after people and getting nowhere. I think you are right, Chairman, to make contact with the interim chief executive and right about the 14 days. Well done.