Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

That is grand. I thank Mr. McCarthy. I do not have anyone online and I do not have anyone indicating. I thank the witnesses for the work they do. A lot of what we try to do in here is enacted and the interaction with the public takes place at local authority level; that is where the rubber hits the road. The staff across our local authorities do a tremendous amount of work. They are under a lot of scrutiny and there is always a spotlight on them. My experience from working with them is that they are all deeply committed to their work and do a fine job. The work done by NOAC to inform us that public money is being spent in the best possible way is very helpful for all of us. I thank Mr. McCarthy and his team for being with us today.