Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I thank the Taoiseach for agreeing to do that. Does the Taoiseach agree it would be a worthwhile exercise to examine each Department with regard to this commitment in the White Paper? Does he acknowledge that this commitment has been made over a number of years by his predecessor and during his own time in office? However, there is no evidence that there has been any improvement, certainly in the portfolios to which I am exposed. It would be a worthwhile exercise to demonstrate to each Department, particularly those that are failing completely to live up to the Government's commitment in that White Paper on regulatory reform. It is to be hoped that a new application of the previously-stated intent will apply from the autumn. Is the Taoiseach in a position to inform Members how detailed an examination of this issue he is prepared to undertake?

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