Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

I am talking about value for money and accountability. I have pointed out that some Departments and Ministers are not accepting their public responsibility. I am not referring to the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission at all. If Deputy McGrath had been listening to me, he would know that I commended the commission and pointed out that issues like respect for democracy are important. We need to ensure that this money is spent wisely. We accept that it is important to bed down the principles of public service, accountability and respect for democracy. I welcome Deputy Boyle's amendment, in which he proposes the insertion of a new section 5 in the Bill. I will support that amendment strongly.

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