Mr. Vincent Roddy:

It is good to get the opportunity to engage. To come in on the back of what Mr. Keane said, there are concerns regarding the ability to investigate. Maybe it is not great to say that when the Bill is through and we have that up and running, we will be in a position to see how true or untrue it is. It is definitely going to be a concern. There is also concern about the board, which may have been mentioned earlier. There is a very small board. The question of who is going to sit on it will be an issue as will its specific role. I think someone referred earlier to the size of the board as regards the quorum of 50%, which would be high enough normally but when there are only six board members it is a problem. We will have to wait and see.

As Deputy Carthy said, the INHFA has been looking for a regulator for a good while. Macra referred to an ombudsman. We welcome that there is a move in the right direction. There is an acknowledgement that something has to happen in this regard. However, time will tell and maybe that is not a great place to be. I am not sure what level of review is provided for to make changes if required. Can that be done directly by a Minister or does it have to happen through legislation and debate in the Houses of the Oireachtas?