Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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Finally turning to Ms McDonagh and Mr. Jacquinot, I will refer to an interesting point raised in their opening statement. Ms McDonagh referred to the fact that politicians at national level positively present their performance by referring to greater expenditure. She said it is important to note that "the impact of this investment is not carefully reviewed, evaluated or monitored effectively". I can understand the criticism but in fairness to politicians who are not engaged on the issue all the time, it is an indicator from a political point of view that more is being done if more money is being invested. What would the witnesses like to see done more effectively in terms of review and evaluation?