Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is very positive. These are volunteers who are doing these applications in the vast majority of cases. One thing that is also very positive is that there is a second chance now whereas in the past it was merciless for these volunteers. If there was one mistake in the application, that was it, it was put in the invalid pile and then there was hell to pay at AGMs, and stuff like that. At least the second chance is a very positive development. I know it is extra work for the officials, but it is something that helps and encourages volunteers.