Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)

The Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, said here last June that the individual responsible for the output must be responsible for the finance. That is a critical role. It is happening in the Garda and now also in the HSE. I also remind the Minister of State that delegation is not the same as being the Accounting Officer. I know that a new White Paper is being prepared. Can the Minister of State give a commitment that this aspect of the Defence Forces arrangements will be considered in the White Paper?

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