Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

I will answer the final question first. Anecdotal evidence suggests the campaign was a success, although we intend to conduct some relatively low cost market research later this year to determine what the impact the handbook has had. It should not go out of date soon because the information it contains is general. Any changes would be a matter for the lead Department and flagged on the website, on which the report is also available. I do not believe the information is basic because we researched what members of the public wanted and gave it to them. They wanted basic information and sought reassurance that there was an accessible system in place. That is what we gave them. We will carry out research later in the year to determine the success, or otherwise, of the campaign.

See this speech in context