Mr. Dave Walsh:

I do not. I do not mind who raises issue, whether it is individuals, Oireachtas Members or journalists. We have a transparent system whereby people can come in, view files and get access to any records associated with decisions. If people then bring issues to our attention for consideration or examination of what they consider to be potential non-compliance with the requirements of the procedures or code of conduct, we look at those issues.

In relation to the JRs, the Deputy says the committee highlighted the issue last year. Of course we do not want that number of JRs but the reality is that in the system and the decisions the board takes, the courts have a role and individuals have recourse to that. That is the only line of appeal because the board is dealing with the applications as opposed to-----