Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

There are some specific reviews taking place but what led me down this path was that I did not just want to look at one or two organisations but rather get a general sense of what is going on, in terms of the role of the Department and the role and remit of the various agencies. I wanted to examine what caused them to be set up, what they are doing and what they are supposed to be doing. I am conducting a general examination, as best I can, without delaying the process forever. I agree with Deputy Shortall in that regard. I do not want this to become an ongoing process.

I know the value of MABS, having met many people who work for that organisation, many doing so on a voluntary basis. They are doing tremendous work. Equally, I have met people who have interacted with MABS. There is nothing interfering with the process of what MABS is doing. What I want to do is develop a new statutory structure around MABS and do that in the most efficient way I can.

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