Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

The fraud squad has been involved for the past 12 months and the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement stated at least ten months that prima facia evidence existed of a criminal offence ten months ago but nothing has happened. We have not even seen the legal changes that would clarify the offences and the type of probity and fitness required to serve on a board. Nothing has happened that would give the public new confidence. We have seen neither tough enforcement nor new standards. For the sake of public confidence, these measures have to be implemented.

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